What is the history/value for

Paddyo

Hi just bought this old German.22 rifle with the words "Deutsche Werke Werk Erfurt" stamped on the top of the barrel, 5/8" from the chamber. Left side of barrel is stamped "CAL 22 Long Rifle". Under the barrel, same location are two proof marks, followed by "5.4 mm". Right side of chamber is stamped "DRP Germany" (Germany positioned under DRP). 2 proof marks on the left side of the receiver. Top of receiver is a 5/8" circle with an insignia that looks like an S with a figure that perhaps is a 1. Under the circle is stamped "Mod 1" (1 positioned under Mod). To load a single cartridge, the bolt is pulled back and the top of the receiver is lifted up, giving access to the chamber. It has a back bolt. Just wondering if anyone knows first the history and second the value?? Thanks!
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rufe-snow

It was made in the 1920's. The action/mechanism is known as the "Warnant System". Deutsche-Werke is most notable for making the Ortgies pistols, during the same time frame.

The rifles such as yours, aren't as common as the pistols. Little collector demand/value for them in the U.S., don't know about Canada?

Paddyo

Thanks for the info, I paid $35 Canadian for it at a sale, and it fires great.

Old Fool

Hey, $35 US for a shooter sounds like a good deal to me[:D][:D][:D]