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Engraved Sam Schlenker Schutzen Sporting Rifle. Unserialized, .38 caliber, 29-inch octagonal barrel with fixe...
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Consign your material to be auctioned alongside these items on Monday, June 8, 2026 in Dallas, TX. Consignment Deadline for this auction is Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
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Engraved Sam Schlenker Schutzen Sporting Rifle.Unserialized, .38 caliber, 29-inch octagonal barrel with fixed front sight and adjustable rear target sight. Top of barrel marked: SAM SCHLENKER - BRENHAM. Elaborately scroll engraved receiver, upper tang, triggerguard and buttplate. Dual triggers. Checkered walnut straight stock and smooth fore-end. Schützen rifles are known for their extremely heavy barrels, often octagonal in shape, which add significant weight to the rifle for stability during offhand shooting.
Condition: Very good. Finish primarily a dark grey patina with thinning to relief edges, handling wear and fine patches of finish. Few scuffs and dings present to wood. Action good. Strong bore. Tom Mixon Collection
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2026 June 8 Arms & Armor, Civil War & Militaria Signature® Auction #6339 (go to Auction Home page)
Bidding Begins Approx.
May
8th
Friday
Auction Dates
June
8th
Monday
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75 Days
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Signature®: Heritage Live®:After Internet bidding closes, live bidding will take place through www.HA.com/Live. Your secret maximum bid placed prior to the live event will compete against the live bids. To maximize your chances of winning, enter realistic secret maximum bids on our site. Many of our proxy bidders are successful at winning lots in these auctions, and usually below their secret maximum. You can also place last minute bids directly with us by e-mailing Bid@HA.com or calling 1-866-835-3243. (Important note: Due to software and Internet latency, live bids may not register in time, so enter realistic proxy bids.)
Signature® Floor Sessions
Proxy bidding ends ten minutes prior to the session start time. Live Proxy bidding on Heritage Live now starts within 2 hours of when the auction opens for proxy bidding and continues through the live session. During the live auction event, bidding in person is encouraged, and Heritage Live includes streaming audio and often video during the event.
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