Steyr Mannlicher Schoenauer Model 1903 Double Set Triggers 6.5X54MS Bolt Action Rifle Scope 1967
Our Assessment: This Mannlicher-Schoenauer Model 1903 is in Very Good Plus condition. The rifle comes in a plastic hard case with a set of 6.5X54MS dies and 20 rounds of 6.5X54MS ammunition. Mannlicher Schönauer Rifles and Carbines were exclusively MANUFACTURED at Österreichische Waffenfabrik Gesellschaft Steyr in Steyr, Austria. The Model 1903 rifle was the first of the famous M-S Rifles and Carbines and it established the basic design of all the models that were to follow.
Make: Steyr, Austria
Model: 1903
Serial Number: 11397
Year of Manufacture: 1967
Caliber: 6.5X54MS (6.5 Mannlicher-Schoenauer)
Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine
Barrel Length: Approximately 19.75 Inches
Sights / Optics: There is a side-mounted fixed 4-power scope attached. The glass is clear and the reticle is a fine crosshair. The adjustment knobs function.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The full length checkered Mannlicher wood stock has a pistol grip, straight comb, raised cheek piece, metal nose cap, 2 sling loops, and a serrated metal buttplate with hinged door for storage. The wood shows small handing marks. The base of the grip shows an unfilled screw hole. The LOP measures 14 inches from the face of the front trigger and 13 inches from the face of the rear trigger, to the back of the recoil pad. The stock rates in about Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore has deep rifling. The muzzle and grooves are dark due to erosion. In this writer's opinion, this bore rates 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish as refinished. The metal shows light operational & handling marks. The screw heads show light use. The markings are well defined. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus condition as refinished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. We have cleaned this firearm and performed a mechanic's check but expect many will want to clean the firearm again depending on their standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The rifle has a leather sling attached. The rifle comes in a plastic hard case with a set of dies, and 20 rounds of ammunition.
CA LEGALITY: CA Classified C&R: YES. PPT: NO
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