BGlass,
This is a very nice and unusually complete set and is very interesting. Does the case have any markings/names/or addresses on it? In the photo of the cased set, there seems to be an ammo box to the left of the case. If this box contained the cartridges with the set, it would be helpful if you could post a clear photo of the writing on the box. There were multiple cartridges based on the Mauser 11.15x60R (43 Mauser) cartridge case, contemporary with your rifle and it may be a lost cause to identify the specific one it was made for. Since many of these are so similar, it may not make much difference as long as you can buy or make cases and bullets for it. Do the cartridges that came with the rifle have the same type of rim (called Mauser Mase or MB) as the sample 11'15x60R Utendoerffer (a predecessor of RWS) case? Regardless of whether the cartridge has the Mauser Base or a flat base, given the case length you cited, it would be pretty easy to make cases from common 45-70 cases. After determining the necessary bullet diameter, it is fairly likely you can find a common bullet that will fit or can be sized to do so. This is only important if you are interested in shooting the rifle, and if not, you can disregard it. I did note, however that the rifle barrel is steel, and the shotgun barrels are Damascus type, which is a pretty common situation. If you do intend to shoot it, let us know and several of us can help. Some of us only use black powder in antique rifles and others never use it. There are good reasons for each position and the decision which would be entirely yours.
Mike
Last edited by Der Ami; 03/23/25 10:38 AM.
