Mannlicher schoenauer peep sight needed 24hourcampfire. The mannlicherschoenauer carbine is indeed a joy to hold and swing, much more in keeping with a shotgun than a rifle. Do you yearn to set yourself off from the slobbering herd. The success of the 1903 mannlicherschoenauer spawned a line of steyrbuilt rifles, each sized for a proprietary cartridge that included 8x56 mm, 9x56 mm and 9. The rifles were either marked steyr mannlicher or mannlicher schoenauer. Original greek steyr mannlicher schoenauer 1903 14 rifle firing pin. Greek model 190314 mannlicher schoenauer rifle for sale at. The characteristic that sets this design apart from others of the era. I am told that these fit on the rifle and are moved to the side when the bolt is opened, then move back when it closes. The m1903 mannlicherschoenauer is a very interesting rifle, combining the splitreceiver bridge and bolt of the mannlicher receiver designs, with the very innovative schoenauer rotary magazine. It comes with the original kahles scope and also the original strap which is rare i believe. Steyrmannlicher schoenauer repeating sporting rifles 1975 in englishcatalog.
Metal finish is blue,brown and bright with a sharp and clear st. One of the 1910 models is a rifle with a full length raised rib barrel. Original greek steyr mannlicher schoenauer 1903 14 rifle firing pin, used. The rifle action was designed by ferdinand mannlicher and the rotary magazine by his protege otto schonauer of the osterreichische waffenfabriksgesellschaft austrian armsmanufacturing company. Mannlicher schoenauer model 1903 the firearms forum. The numbers do not match and stock was sanded at one time maybe during a rebuild. Seller neglected to mention had been broken through the small and glued back together. Its full length stock gave rise to the term mannlicher stock, which is still used today to describe a sporting rifle with a full length stock. Most often seen in carbine form with an 18 barrel, double set trigger and stocked to the muzzle, it can occasionally be encountered in rifle form with a single trigger and sometimes in takedown form. Incorporating the 5shot, rotary magazine schoenauer had perfected for the greek model 1903 as well as his sliding ejector, the mannlicherschoenauer model 1903 took the big game hunting world by. American rifleman the history of the mannlicherschoenauer. The finish shows thinning and scattered spots of pinprick surface erosion. In addition to the fact that the model itself is somewhat rare, this carbine was apparently special ordered with a single. The m1903 mannlicher schoenauer is a very interesting rifle, combining the splitreceiver bridge and bolt of the mannlicher receiver designs, with the very innovative schoenauer rotary magazine.
Thank you, btw this is a military ms action, was in 6. Looks like i will have to practice by doing the p14 bsa. Ive been hunting a nice example for a couple of years now, and considered myself lucky. In 1930, greece purchased from steyr werke ag swag, 25,000 6. Mannlicher schoenauer rifles steve barnett fine guns high. From 1927, greece purchased an additional 105,000 mannlicherschonauer rifles designated y19031427 from breda of italy, which had taken the design. The receiver displays a crest of greece, crown over the. The rear sight has been replaced with a special lyman peep sight which moves with the throw of the bolt. Flat butterknife bolt handles replaced the straight military bolt handles. Mannlicher collectors association about mannlichers. The receiver displays a crest of greece, crown over the shield with a cross and a model designation, y. A 1958 model mc in 3006 caliber, serial number 24561.
A brief history of mannlicherschoenauer rifles, the worlds finest rifle by chuck hawks. Extraordinary mannlicherschoenauer, takedown action, african sporting rifle in 6. Greek model 190314 mannlicher schoenauer rifle for sale. I have a greek mannlicherschoenauer 190314 carbine, with a barrel that is in rough shape. The success of the 1903 mannlicher schoenauer spawned a line of steyrbuilt rifles, each sized for a proprietary cartridge that included 8x56 mm, 9x56 mm and 9.
Understand the draw of fine old firearms such as the 1903 mannlicher schoenauer and you understand why guns are such an integral part of the. Incorporating the 5shot, rotary magazine schoenauer had perfected for the greek model 1903 as well as his sliding ejector, the mannlicher schoenauer model 1903 took the big game hunting world by a storm. A ramp mounted front bead and barrel band mounted rear double v leaf with fixed at 100 and folding for 300 yards. Mar 30, 2017 the mannlicher schoenauer carbine is indeed a joy to hold and swing, much more in keeping with a shotgun than a rifle. Found the following code on the receiver and barrel. Mannlicherschoenauer 1903 carbine internet movie firearms. This is an adaptation of a thread i posted on another forum in sept.
I was not sure where to post this but i figured the mauser section would be close to appropriate. While there was a factory option for a single trigger, most of these rifles were made with high end doubleset triggers. Early models were not configured for front sight hood. But it was as a sporting rifle that the 1903 mannlicherschoenauer gained worldwide fame. Austria and greece adopted the 1903 military rifle and the 6. It is the more appreciated sporting nonmilitary model. The lugs are not visible in drawing, but location may be judged from position of their scats in the receiver ring.
But it was as a sporting rifle that the 1903 mannlicher schoenauer gained worldwide fame. Very rare greek mannlicher schoenauer model 1903 14 rifle in 6. With a narrow screw driver, unscrew the screws that hold the trigger guard in place. Understand the draw of fine old firearms such as the 1903 mannlicher schoenauer and you understand why guns are such an integral part of the outdoor experience. Scarce greek world war one era mannlicher schonauer m. Most of you will know, the model 1903 is the wonderful little gun chambered for the 6. This is a mannlicher schoenauer model 1903 sporting carbine in 6. Mannlicher schonauer prewar m1900, m1903, m1905, m1908.
He was born in 1866 and worked for the pinkerton detective agency in the late 1880s. This second hand bolt action rifle requires a firearm licence. The original sporting mannlicher schoenauer rifles were first manufactured in 1903 in the. Powerkeys talk this is a retouched picture, which means that it has been digitally altered from its original version. Unlike the other mannlicher rifles of this period, which relied on the patented enbloc clip system holding packets of cartridges, the m1903 was loaded. American rifleman the 1903 mannlicherschoenauer carbine. Shooting my model 1903 greek mannlicher schonauer made in 1907. Very rare greek mannlicher schoenauer model 190314 rifle in 6. Hoffschmidt in 1900 the austrian arms factory of steyr, austria, introduced a mannlicher boltaction rifle with spooltype rotary magazine perfected by otto schoenauer, director of that firm. It is in very good to fine condition with 7580% of its original finish.
Greece was almost continuously in state of war between the. No reserve heres a steyr manufactured mannlicher schornauer model 1903 carbine. I have a greek mannlicher schoenauer 1903 14 carbine, with a barrel that is in rough shape. The bolt head is detachable in the mannlicher turn bolt design. Just take a look at this link from wikipedia and do support and donate via the option in the left hand columns.
Big mauser fan, but last week i bought my first mannlicher. The mannlicher schonauer rifle was the main small arm for the greek military for some of the most active years of its modern history. Revivaler shop revolvers rifles software straight pull rifles swords. I have read that 730 is a batch or proof house number and 26 would be the year it was manufactured. After the fantastic acceptance of the rifle by hunters, steyr decided to offer the rifle in a larger caliber. Mannlicher and schoenauer gave it to them in the model 1903 sporting carbine, rifle and takedown models. Original greek steyr mannlicher schoenauer 190314 rifle. The mannlicherschoenauer 1903 rifle or carbine is normally found to be full of high end features such as exquisitely grained wood, fine checkering, and engravings on the metal portions of the gun. The mannlicher schoenauer 1903 rifle or carbine is normally found to be full of high end features such as exquisitely grained wood, fine checkering, and engravings on the metal portions of the gun. The steyr mannlicher system 1930 marking was a sporting evasion of the treaty arrangments following ww i and prohibitions on military rilfe production.
The stock was most likely a full length originally judging from the wear along the side of the barrel. As a group, the magnum models probably make up the bulk of the true rarities among mannlicher schenauers. The case head will not fit into the slot for the rotary. Mannlicher schoenauer modern rifles bev fitchetts guns. The bluing has turned mostly brown, and there is some light rust on the in the white bits. Original greek steyr mannlicher schoenauer 190314 rifle firing pin. In 1903 greece adopted a military rifle of this pattern in cal. The m1905 was 9x56, the m1908 in 8x56 and the m1910 was 9. Georges shield and cross crest and the acceptance mark st.
They dont ask for any more than you can comfortably afford and it is a great source of information to those who shoot. Mannlicher schoenauer rifles steve barnett fine guns. Mannlicher schoenauer model 1903 mountain carbine in 6. When i brought it for what i considered a good price i did not expect this to be a major stumbling block but i was wrong. Mannlicherschoenauer rifle parts for sale in stock ebay.
This gun is a mannlicher schoenauer model 1903, made by styer of austria. Send an email to shilen rifles and was answered that they are only capable of selling me a barrel blank but may not chamber the barrel for my rifle. The mannlicherschoenauer rifle dates to 1903 when the 6. The front receiver ring stamped, as normal, with made in austria. Original greek steyr mannlicher schoenauer 190314 rifle firing pin, used. However, due to the rotary magazine, most of the cartridges based on.
It is all original and in fine condition with a greek crest on the receiver and breda 1927 on the left receiver wall. The 1903 mannlicherschoenauer carbine american rifleman. By the time hemingway got his hands on a mannlicherschoenauer in 1930, the rifles basic design was nearly halfacentury old, its roots. Restocking a mannlicher schoenauer 1903 the original has been rather severely altered i assume for a child or small women. Mannlicher schoenauer 1903 carbine,double set triggers,fine bore,9095% bluing,repair on butt stock toe for sale by first stop gun on gunsamerica 970624788.
The rifle proved to be reliable and durable, serving as the greek military arm for more than 40 years. Men like percival and banks used them on lion and were lucky to survive the encounters, particularly as the softpoint bullets of the day could not be relied upon to penetrate the chest muscles, forcing. The only place i am aware of right now who can supply a semi inletted blank for the mannlicher schoenauer is great american gun stocks and frankly i have heard a few too many horror stories about them so for now back on the back burner goes this one. This contract was part of a major modernisation plan. The mannlicher schonauer rifle was one of these novel designs. Mannlicher characteristics mannlicher collectors association. Mannlicher schoenauer model 1903 mountain carbine in dec. This view a drawing in cutaway, of course is from the front, looking toward the rear. George and the dragon are common throughout before and after ww1. I took these pics outside and suffered a lot of glare. Mannlicher schoenauer model 1903 1430 carbine the design of the action that was to become the basis of all mannlicher schoenauer military and civilian rifles and carbines was completed in 1903 and, although ms rifles were incrementally improved over the years before the last civilian models were finally closed out in 1972, the basic design of. Manufactured by steyr in austrohungary in 1914, as indicated by markings on the receiver, steyr 1914. Does anyone have a mannlicher schoenauer model 1903 carbine. The barrel measures 18 with 5 round rotary magazine, double set triggers and full length walnut stock in cheek piece.
Listed for 10 years, that model is number 5 in relative rarity, but, individual calibers will surely take the lead in overall rarity. Building on this success, other ms proprietary cartridges were introduced, each designed to go with a corresponding model of mannlicher schoenauer which was designated by the year of introduction. In that same year the steyr firm offered a sporting carbine chambered for the same cartridge, designated 6. Aug 22, 2019 austrian mannlicher schoenauer sporting rifle. But its a bring back from ww2 and was probably cut to make the trip back. Mannlicherschoenauer model 19031430 carbine the design of the action that was to become the basis of all mannlicherschoenauer military and civilian rifles and carbines was completed in 1903 and, although ms rifles were incrementally improved over the years before the last civilian models were finally closed out in 1972, the basic design of. Cornell publications llc steyrmannlicher schoenauer. Has the butter knife bolt handle, scarce lyman adjustable rear peep sight, two leaf folding rear sight, sporting front sight no hood.
My friend who knows little, but likes old rifles told me it was in great shape, and unaltered. The 1903 mannlicherschonauer carbines light recoil, familiar iron sightssimilar to those of the mannlicher m1895. Understand the draw of fine old firearms such as the 1903 mannlicherschoenauer and you understand why guns are such an integral part of the. This is the famous mannlicher schoenauer rotary magazine system. The mannlicherschonauer sometimes anglicized as mannlicher. It has the same split rear receiver and rotary magazine that the commercial ones have. Steyr mannlicherschoenauer internet movie firearms. Nice looking mannlicher schoenauer i have a 1903, 1908 and 2 1910s. An original classic rifle in their own classic calibre. Due to the gun having sentimental value i would like to rechamber it rather then discard it. The mannlicherschonauer m1903 though fulfilled the specifications of the greek army and the first major contract was signed by the greek government in 1903. Well i snuck outta work and ran to look at this rifle.
In addition to the mannlicher, he passed down a remington model 51. Mannlicherschonauer m1903 rifle world war ii database. Here is a model 1903 mannlicherschoenauer i bought back in 2010. The front band i have is the same as the one shown here for the 0314.
While the more famous mannlicher m1895 used the less common straightpull bolt, the mannlicher schonauer. No reserve heres a steyr manufactured mannlicherschornauer model 1903 carbine. Superb 26 steel barrel with excellent bore and very precise open sights consisting of a single fixed 100 yd. New barrel for mannlicher schoenauer shooters forum. Rifle firearms assembly bev fitchetts guns magazine. The only remaining mark on the stock that i can see is a small 1 behind the triggerguard. I am looking for a rear aperture sight for it, which is no longer made. This is the first of the true fullstock mannlicher rifles. Mannlicher schoenauer sporting rifles have a particular fascination for. The latest observed proof date for a post wwii mannlicher schoenauer is 1971, with rumors of 1972.