I would appreciate any help on my Mannlicher 1903 rifle. I think at least to me there are special factory extras on this rifle. It has a popup tang sight and a rear sight with five folding leaf sights. The front sight has a spring cover that folds over and with a finger nail you lift up the sight post. The stock shows quite a bit of wear but no cracks. The stock and barrel have the same 4 diget serial number. The bore shows strong rifleing.

If I have the stock refinished does the rifle lose value? If I decide to sell it what would the range of value be. Link to the Mannlicher photos is included here Thanks for your help. I would not refinish the rifle.leave it alone just clean it up and do that carefully.what caliber is this one? If it is 6.5 x54mm then brass will have to either be fabricated or you will have to pay big bucks for it.

Nov 08, 2016  Mannlicher-Schoenauer rifles. Author Ernest Hemmingway was a fan of the Model 1903 Mannlicher-Schoenauer. Waffenfabr-Ges Steyr Mannlicher Schoenauer. 1903 Mannlicher-Schoenauer A very popular rifle used by hunters of the early 20th century was the 6.5 x 54mm Model 1903 Mannlicher-Schoenauer. Reynolds 531, 23'’ frame. Steyr Manlicher serial numbers. I was wondering if anybody might know where I can find a record of some sort concerning Serial numbers for Steyr Manlicher. MANNLICHER M95-type Rifles and Carbines. Serial numbers originally appeared on the left side of the receiver and barrel. MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER SPORTING RIFLES gun model and pricing information. Steyr Mannlicher is a firearms manufacturer based in Sankt Ulrich bei Steyr, Austria.

Buying 6.5 x54mm loaded ammo is next to impossible in the US. Of course, it could be anyone of a dozen other chamberings. I have seen several rifles of this vintage and all had similar accessories.In addition to the flip up tang sight, there was a striker sight that was common. Hi Booba I have a rifle that is very similar to yours although without as many extras. As far as I'm aware, it is the take-down version of the Model 1903 M-S rifle. Mine is in 6.5x54. When I've worked out how to post pictures I'll show it to you.

I can't tell from the photos but I assume the front sight on your rifle can be switched between a standard post and the ivory insert, which is intended for dim light or night shooting. I don't have that feature on mine, or the multi-leaf express sights (just two), or the opening horn cap on the pistol grip. Add 2nd edition deities and demigods pdf. Vijeo citect 7 2 cracking. I do however have the retractable peep and the trap in the butt stock etc. I would think long and hard before I launched into a serious clean-up operation. If you decide to steam some of the dents and gouges from the stock you will have to completely refinish it. The steaming will raise the grain so the surrounding wood will have to be sanded back to get a smooth finish.

If you decide to do that I'd just hand rub it with linseed oil. This has to be done slowly using very small amounts of oil each time, and rubbed into the wood until it completely disappears. However, although very labour intensive, the end result is very attractive. A proper job would take months to complete. If you have a competent firearms restorer in your area it may be a good idea to discuss your options with him.

If you do refinish the stock you will probably have to get the checkering re-cut (otherwise it will look odd). Don't attempt this yourself unless you really know what you're doing.

Generally speaking its a job for a professional. Although I understand the reservations expressed by some, I dont think these rifles are so rare that they shouldn't be restored and shot. The important thing is that any work is done properly! So, think about the options carefully before you take the plunge.

Remove the bolt by pressing the bolt stop on the left side of the receiver and pulling the bolt all the way clear. Remove the magazine by pushing a wooden pencil against the hole in the aft end of the floor plate and rotating the floor plate 90 degrees When you have the floor plate rotated, pull out on the magazine assembly and remove the magazine. With a narrow screw driver, unscrew the screws that hold the trigger guard in place. Be sure to use screw drivers that match the slots in the screws!!!! Rotate the trigger guard 90 degrees when removing the aft screw, then lift the trigger guard free. Under the trigger guard you gain access to the second action screw, the one at the rear end of the action, remove it, then go to the large action screw in front of the magazine. The large action screw is removed as per any Mauser style receiver Remove the forward sling swivel bail by unscrewing the bail from the stock (A) Will have to remove the nose cap from the stock also.