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Make: Steyr-Diamler-Puch A.G., Austria
Model: Mannlicher Schoenauer Model 1950
Serial Number: 13685
Year of Manufacture: 1950 to 1974
Caliber: .30-06 Sprg.
Action Type: Bolt Action, 5 Round Internal Rotary Magazine
Markings: The top of the receiver is marked, “MADE IN AUSTRIA Original Mannlicher Schoenauer Mod. 1950 Kal. 30-06” All serialized parts are matched. There is an import mark on the receiver.
Barrel Length: Approximately 20 Inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded brass blade set atop a ramped base. The rear sight is a two leaf “U” notched assembly marked “300”. The “300” marking can only be seen when the rear leaf is flipped down.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The hardwood Mannlicher stock has a capped semi-pistol grip, straight comb with a cheek piece, hand checkering on the forearm & grip, two sling loops, nose cap, and a serrated metal buttplate with hinged door for storage. The checkering has worn peaks, showing moderate signs of handling. There are scratches, pressure dents, and some various small chips throughout. There are cracks at the buttplate. The LOP measures 13.5 inches from the face of the rear set trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition. The stock has been refinished.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is pronounced. There is little to no erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 75% of its metal finish. There is moderate thinning throughout with some scratches and nicks. The action has light wear. The screw heads are mostly sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Steyr Mannlicher-Schoenauer Model 1950 Sporting Carbine is a masterfully crafted European hunting rifle built around the legendary rotary magazine and ultra-smooth bolt system developed by Ferdinand Mannlicher. This postwar sporting rifle was designed with traditional Alpine hunting in mind, offering superb handling in dense woods and mountainous terrain. Chambered here in .30-06 Springfield, it combines American ballistic power with Austrian refinement, making it ideal for a wide range of North American game as well. The Model 1950 represents a postwar continuation of the prewar Schoenauer lineage, blending Old World gunmaking with practical features demanded by mid-20th-century sportsmen. This example features a short 20-inch barrel, a full-length Mannlicher stock with checkering, and the classic set trigger system that allows for both standard and precision trigger pulls. The rifle still retains about 75% of its original blue finish, showing honest wear from use but no signs of abuse. The bore is excellent, bright with sharp rifling, and the action cycles with the smoothness these rifles are renowned for. While the stock has been refinished and shows some wear and minor cracks at the buttplate, it remains solid and in very good overall condition. All serialized components are matching, further confirming the rifle’s originality.
For collectors and hunters alike, the Mannlicher-Schoenauer M1950 offers timeless elegance, mechanical ingenuity, and field-ready performance. Whether displayed as part of a classic European sporting arms collection or taken into the field for its intended purpose, this rifle represents one of the most finely executed bolt-action designs of the 20th century. Its combination of smooth function, excellent bore, and tasteful refinements make it a highly desirable piece for those who value both craftsmanship and utility in a sporting rifle.