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by Robertham1
Tue Jan 05, 2016 7:01 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Albert Forter
Replies: 19
Views: 6156

Re: Albert Forter

I have sent two emails however no response. Yet.


As a last effort I will call/fax/handwrite a letter to that address, but not quite at last effort yet.


Can't wait to shoot it though, as that is really what matters to me. History is nice too.
by Robertham1
Tue Jan 05, 2016 1:34 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Albert Forter
Replies: 19
Views: 6156

Re: Albert Forter

Are there any other pictures that would help with identification? I should be able to take some in the next few days
by Robertham1
Tue Dec 29, 2015 9:56 am
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Albert Forter
Replies: 3
Views: 1725

Re: Albert Forter

Thank you for that information ElBosco


I had started another thread right after realizing I was posting in the wrong section, but thanks. viewtopic.php?f=6&t=50968
by Robertham1
Fri Dec 25, 2015 3:26 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Albert Forter
Replies: 19
Views: 6156

Re: Albert Forter

The sights are offset to the left, like tanners. The rear sight is stamped W. Gehmann
(Walter).
by Robertham1
Thu Dec 24, 2015 9:28 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Albert Forter
Replies: 19
Views: 6156

Re: Albert Forter

Bolt face is on th left.


I'll take more and better pictures when I get home in a few days
by Robertham1
Thu Dec 24, 2015 2:33 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Albert Forter
Replies: 19
Views: 6156

Re: Albert Forter

Are the pictures viewable?
by Robertham1
Sun Dec 20, 2015 1:46 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Albert Forter
Replies: 19
Views: 6156

Albert Forter

I started a thread in the wrong forum so I'll put it here too. I recently bought a target .22 rifle stamped "A. Forter Olten" it's like no rifle I've seen before. Looks similar to a Tanner, but not the same. For lack of better words the set trigger order is in front of the trigger guard, n...
by Robertham1
Sun Dec 20, 2015 11:35 am
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Albert Forter
Replies: 3
Views: 1725

Albert Forter

I recently picked up a .22 target rifle that is stamped A. Furter Olten.

It looks like a Tanner, has dual firing pins, and a unique set trigger. I am having a hard time find out any information on the rifle. Any suggestions