“Karamojo” Bell used one exclusively on elephant. Ernest Hemingway owned and wrote about the “little Mannlicher,” and W.D.M. They were fast-handling carbines that offered a silky smooth bolt-action and packed a punch. This Austrian-made Mannlicher sporter became the stuff of legends and would be used on all types of game from African savannas and the mountain ranges of Europe to here in the U.S. In 1903 the military rifle company of Mannlicher-Schonauer introduced a sporter rifle. This will make a wonderful addition to a collection of vintage European sporting rifles, especially if you’re a fan of the Mannlicher-Schoenauer.The full-length stocks of Mannlicher-style rifles make them distinct, evoking the aesthetics of one of the most iconic rifles ever manufactured. It comes with a spoon bolt handle, internal rotary magazine, double set triggers, 2 leaf rear sight, hand checkering and deep crisp markings on the metal. The rifle still has a deep blue finish and the bore is still bright. Our Assessment: This is a nice Model 1908 Mannlicher Schoenauer Carbine that was made by Steyr in 1937. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Overall, this rifle rates in Fine condition. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots.
There are a few scattered minor nicks, scuffs and scratches. Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. The stock rates in about Very Good-Fine overall condition.īore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. The plate has light wear, mostly at the heel, with well defined serrations. The LOP measures 14″ from the front trigger and 13 1/4″ from the rear trigger to the back of the buttplate.
STEYR MANNLICHER FULL STOCK CRACK
There is a short, thin crack at the front of the forward mounting screw in the bottom of the forend. The stock has a few scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches with a more notable ding on the right below the front edge of the receiver. Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a one-piece checkered walnut full stock with nosecap, capped pistol grip, straight comb with cheekpiece, serrated steel buttplate with trapdoor covering three cylindrical storage compartments and sling swivels front and rear. The chamber ring and the left of the bridge have been equipped with quick-detach bases for a scope (no scope included). The rear sight has a fixed “U”-notch and a taller folding “U”-notch leaf marked “300” in a base dovetailed to a boss at the rear of the barrel.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded dovetailed to a finely checkered, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. The bolt handle is marked “16199”, found again on the inside of the stock, the inside of the trigger guard and the front face of the trigger assembly, the bolt sleeve is marked “99”, found again on the front sling swivel, the inside of the buttplate’s trapdoor and inside of the nosecap.
The top of the barrel is marked “WALTER DITTMANN, HAMBURG”. The bottom of the barrel is also marked with a Vienna proof. The bottom of the receiver is marked “-2”, the bottom of the barrel “+2”. The bottom of the receiver and barrel are each marked “37.”. The left of the barrel shank and the bottom-front of the receiver are each marked with an “NPV” proof, the barrel shank also has an eagle proof.
STEYR MANNLICHER FULL STOCK SERIAL NUMBER
The right side of the receiver and barrel shank are each marked with the serial number “16199”. The top of the receiver is marked “MADE IN AUSTRIA / Patent”. Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “OESTERR. Model: Mannlicher Schoenauer Model 1908 CarbineĬaliber: 8×56 Mannlicher Schoenauer, AKA 8×56 MSĪction Type: Bolt Action, 5 Round Internal Rotary Magazine Arrow_back Returns To All Sold Items arrow_back Return To Sold Fine European Arms
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