I inherited one from my father, it is an Emil Eckoldt, Suhl. It has assisted opening, in 12x12x25-35Win. Chocked full and full. The rifle cartridge is rather weak for red deer or wild boar, but it works very well on small game and feral dogs in the 75-100 mts range. At 75 mts prints 1.5" groups of three shots, no scope. This September I will try it on fallow deer. This drilling is my prefered companion for most outings in nearby hills. EJ