Looking for info on old .22, stamped "MAINE"

[Athol]

I have an old.22 single shot that I inherited from my father, I’ve had it in my safe for years now and was thinking of passing it on to my son (40yr old)
I’m after some info on it to find out age and origin etc.
it has “MAINE” stamped on top of the barrel and some other markings that I have photographed

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If anyone could help, thanks Athol

[No1Mk3]

G'day Athol,
You have a German made rifle for the trade, manufactured prior to the Proof Law of 1939 and sold to retailers all over the world, mostly to Mail Order companies in the US such as Sears & Roebuck which would explain the use of "Maine" in the photo. Without searching all the various catalogues it would be difficult to track down exactly which retailer sold this rifle, not impossible, but time consuming, Cheers.

[Oldbloke]

G'day Athol,
You have a German made rifle for the trade, manufactured prior to the Proof Law of 1939 and sold to retailers all over the world, mostly to Mail Order companies in the US such as Sears & Roebuck which would explain the use of "Maine" in the photo. Without searching all the various catalogues it would be difficult to track down exactly which retailer sold this rifle, not impossible, but time consuming, Cheers.

Fk, your a wealth of information. Can't believe what you know.

[Spanky]

Hey mate, I have the same gun, I'm currently trying to track down more information also.

[Shootermick]

G'day Athol,
You have a German made rifle for the trade, manufactured prior to the Proof Law of 1939 and sold to retailers all over the world, mostly to Mail Order companies in the US such as Sears & Roebuck which would explain the use of "Maine" in the photo. Without searching all the various catalogues it would be difficult to track down exactly which retailer sold this rifle, not impossible, but time consuming, Cheers.

Fk, your a wealth of information. Can't believe what you know.

He’s honestly the most knowledgeable on the forum.

[Derek5600]

Hi Athol, not to disagree with the others but I'm Canadian and I think what you have is a cooey. Here cooey has a a big following and one of the exported cooeys to Australia (among others) is the " Maine" model in 22 . I think the other marks are export import marks. Another example is the "rabbit" would love some more pics for the fellows back here as we don't see these very often. If you would send me some [email protected] we all would appreciate it
Derek

[No1Mk3]

Hi Athol, not to disagree with the others but I'm Canadian and I think what you have is a cooey. Here cooey has a a big following and one of the exported cooeys to Australia (among others) is the " Maine" model in 22 . I think the other marks are export import marks. Another example is the "rabbit" would love some more pics for the fellows back here as we don't see these very often. If you would send me some [email protected] we all would appreciate it
Derek

G'day Derek, the 3 known pre-1939 German Proof marks show the rifle as German.

[Maxjon]

G'day Athol,
You have a German made rifle for the trade, manufactured prior to the Proof Law of 1939 and sold to retailers all over the world, mostly to Mail Order companies in the US such as Sears & Roebuck which would explain the use of "Maine" in the photo. Without searching all the various catalogues it would be difficult to track down exactly which retailer sold this rifle, not impossible, but time consuming, Cheers.

Fk, your a wealth of information. Can't believe what you know.

He’s honestly the most knowledgeable on the forum.

Yes he is very knowledgeable! Top man too!