V. Chr. Schilling 1918

mauser1908

mauser1908

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I'm extremely fortunate and grateful to have had the opportunity to purchase this one from another member who has been a friend and mentor to many of us over the years. While 1918 dated rifles are rare in general, an example from the consortium was something I thought was out of reach. Having two other 1918 dated rifles, and this one is by far my favorite. It's always fun to compare the part acceptance with other consortium manufactured rifles. Compared with my 1917 Haenel, the stock, small parts. and barrel were supplied by the same member firms. Funny thing is, this VCS has a Haenel receiver but my Haenel has a receiver made by one of the other firms. Unless they had another inspector.


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Fantastic that Mike let it go and it stayed in "the family" here, Mike passed on his Simson/15 to me also, which is something I never imagined having! I am working on a Simson article that will feature it and this I intend to finish in some timely fashion... luckily Simson is a firm I know something about.

This VCS is especially welcome as we now have the BC, when Mike acquired it (2004) we never got under the stock details, but back then BC studies were just getting underway, especially for Imperial study.

Anyway, all the Suhl's are tough in 1918, the consortium pretty much about equal, but Simson (outside the consortium) only 6 1918's known and like most 1918's they have issues as many saw Republic service, and typically reworked or worse foreign service (Poland or SCW)

Congratulations Sam! Mike couldn't have passed it along to a better collector (custodian!)
 
Thank you for the kind words Paul! This rifle was a big deal for me. Thanks for the info and congratulations on the 1915 Simson, as well, I could not think of a better new caretaker than you!

I look forward to reading the article.
 
Loewe said:
Fantastic that Mike let it go and it stayed in "the family" here, Mike passed on his Simson/15 to me also, which is something I never imagined having! I am working on a Simson article that will feature it and this I intend to finish in some timely fashion... luckily Simson is a firm I know something about.

This VCS is especially welcome as we now have the BC, when Mike acquired it (2004) we never got under the stock details, but back then BC studies were just getting underway, especially for Imperial study.

Anyway, all the Suhl's are tough in 1918, the consortium pretty much about equal, but Simson (outside the consortium) only 6 1918's known and like most 1918's they have issues as many saw Republic service, and typically reworked or worse foreign service (Poland or SCW)

Congratulations Sam! Mike couldn't have passed it along to a better collector (custodian!)
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100% agree Paul! I'm also glad to hear that you ended up with the Simson. Couldn't have gone to a better person and happy to hear you had an acquisition.

Sam, I'm going to go ahead and say it again. You were the perfect guy to get this. Your love of 18 dated rifles is well known, and I'm glad you ended up with a VCS. It is a wonderful find through and through, and I know you will take good care of it.
 
Telperion said:
Fantastic piece! Thank you!
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swjXE said:
Delightful eye candy!
Thanks for sharing it! :) (y)
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biggymu said:
That is very cool. I have never seen a 1918. Thank you for the great pictures!
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Warrior1354 said:
Very nice and very happy for you buddy!
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chrisftk said:
100% agree Paul! I'm also glad to hear that you ended up with the Simson. Couldn't have gone to a better person and happy to hear you had an acquisition.

Sam, I'm going to go ahead and say it again. You were the perfect guy to get this. Your love of 18 dated rifles is well known, and I'm glad you ended up with a VCS. It is a wonderful find through and through, and I know you will take good care of it.
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Thanks guys I appreciate it!
 
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