Henry Richner Swiss Precision Target Rifle (aarau).

Henry Richner Swiss precision target rifle (Aarau). 

Marked on the right side of the receiver: Hry Richner Aarau.
On the barrel beneath the rear sight: 2510.
Length: 129 cm.
Superb bluing with some superficial pitting.In original, untouched condition; no repairs or damage.Fully functional for enthusiasts of traditional shooting. (Competitive shooting has been part of Swiss culture since the Middle Ages; in the 19th century, target rifles were modeled after Swiss military service weapons.)
Swiss target rifleHenry Richner, chambered in 10.4 mm Vetterli. The Henry Richner rifle, featuring the Peabody-Martini system, boasts a sleek, elegant profile. It shares the stock drop and general silhouette of federal percussion-lock rifles. The Peabody system utilizes a falling-block action operated by a lever located beneath the receiver.The weapon was likely manufactured between 1880 and 1900 by Henry Richner, a renowned gunsmith based in Aarau who produced many target rifles of this type. The rear sight (screw-adjustable) and the nose cap are modeled after the standard-issue Vetterli rifle. The scroll-shaped trigger guard—which also serves to operate the breech block—houses a screw-adjustable double-set trigger (*Stecher*).The double-set trigger mechanism functions only after the striker has been cocked by opening and closing the breech. A screw-in knob on the upper part of the butt plate can be removed to allow for a better fit against the shoulder. As with all weapons crafted by this renowned maker, the fitting is exceptionally precise and the finish elegant: the stock is made of superb, high-quality walnut, the barrel features a black-blued finish, and the receiver has a grey case-hardened finish. The cleaning rod screws into a fitting recessed within the forend.