Mannlicher Seqouia Model 1924

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My father has a Mannlicher shonauer Model 1924 Seqouia that is marked 376 on the top of the barrel near the crown. I am curious whether anybody might know about this rifle and could provide a little history on the model and calibre. As the rifle is quite old I am doubting it is a 376 steyr, which according to wiki was developed in 1999. I did a metric conversion from 376 which led me to believe it could be a 9.55 x 60. Any estimates of value would be fantastic. The bluing is impeccable and the wood shows handling wear, but is still in good shape.
 
If you do a little web research I believe you will find some info. My bet is it is chambered for 30-06, and imported into North America around 1928. The number 376 is probably the serial #. I have read that 1000 1924 Sequoia's were imported, and around 500 stayed in North America. But I am no expert on the subject.
 
Are you sure it's not a 30-06?

is there two numbers? one of which is 376?

.376 is a big hole... check the bore to make sure it's not an '06...

Pictures would be great to determine value, as there may be a lot of features to look at; trapdoor buttplate, flip-up tangent sight and on...
 
I couldn't find any similar pictures online before because I was always looking for a "376". That was the first one I googled up. From reading it seems like the value could be in the 2-3000 range. Would that be more realistic?
 
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Someone who will pay 2000.00 $ would be a real fan... or an avid collector...
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Yes - I've seen plenty in the $1000-$1500 range, with the upper range being minty - which means no extra holes etc. The last one on the EE was $1100 IIRC and it was there for some time. I hemmed and hawed on that one. I think one of the issues for every day use - in today's world - is the split rear bridge which makes for clunky scope mounts. That means extra holes on the side of the receiver if you want to mount the scope. IMO such modification drastically reduces the value of the rifle. On the other hand not many people want to hunt with open sights any more.
 
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I couldn't find any similar pictures online before because I was always looking for a "376". That was the first one I googled up. From reading it seems like the value could be in the 2-3000 range. Would that be more realistic?
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IMO the only way it would be worth that much would be if it was a rare chambering, but unless I am mistaken the Sequoia was only available in .30-06, which happens to be the most common chambering in the M1924. Again, unless I am mistaken the only difference between it and a "regular" 1924 was the Sequoia was imported by a company named Sequoia.

Take a look at Tradex - they've got a few M1950's in great shape and they aren't drilled and tapped. Those ones have been listed there at $1695 for at least 6 months now.
 
I like it .. My MS is a model 1950 with the same trapdoor and wing safety .. mine doesnt have that nifty pop up tang sight though ... BTW does your Sequoia have the same forend sling stud as the one in the picture or a loop? The ideal scope mounts are claw and the rear claw is then neatly mounted on the left rear bridge. But the Niedner ring/base arrangement is pretty strong on the gunbroker gun and is VERY similar to a Noske mount I have on a Newton which is very quickly removed if necessary to use the open sights.
 
actually I think that the 1910's ,both rifle and carbine, were usually found in 9.5 x 57, The one I am currently custodian of was put together by Alexander Martin of Aberdeen. but is stamped as 375 Ex, along with the Cordite load, ( cordite 45, 270 max plainly seen/read on the receiver ) so along with the redesignation of the cartridge, I am assuming the Brits would also stamp the Cordite charge on the receiver if that is not present then it is most likely 30/06. ???

cheers
 
zywina - The .375 Express - is the 9.5x56, which was only available in the M1910
 
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well, never mind the semantics of cartridge nomenclature, the rifle I have stamped as 375 Ex is definitely inscribed Mannlicher Schoenauer M1910 so it would seem that the cartridge was available in model 1910's as well.
 
OOPS - I meant only available in the M1910! My bad for the typo. Interestingly - according to this old ad - the 9.5x56 and .375 had slightly different powder charges.


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