John,

My core interest has always been the early shooters and custom makers of single-shot rifles. Back in MY good old days the ASSRA was sort of a collection of folks who were trying to preserve the history of Schuetzen and other single-shot rifles. Although it has grown the focus has changed so much I don’t even recognize it anymore. I guess this rearview mirror view comes with age. I think that it would safe to say that many more modern single-shot replicas have been made than originals. The sport is alive and doing well.

Shooting sticks or anything from Niedner’s shop were special as far as I’m concerned, but then I’m a little one sided on the issue. As well as the shooting sticks Niedner made telescope mounts on the same principal, I have his and it has an attachment that fits a Model-T mirror bracket.





MP Sadly Deceased as of 2/17/2014