Just picked up an 1890 Romanian Mannlicher carbine in 6.5x53R. Sadly it's been "modified" beyond restoration possibilities.
Other than a few acceptance stamps there are absolutely no other marks on the receiver. The bolt has a serial number, but that's it. Yes it's been registered and has the dreaded sticker.
It's also had a double set trigger added and a very nicely engraved trigger guard. The stock has been trimmed and a new front sight installed along with a sling swivel to the bottom of the barrel. A custom, trap door butt plate was also added.
It has a scope mounted in what looks to be a home made claw mount. The workmanship on the mount was exceptional at one time but, now it has some file marks etc on it. No big deal, kind of adds to the overall appeal.
Now here's my dilemma, The scope is an A,JACKENKROLL,BERLIN S.0.33.
The eyepiece adjustment piece was silver soldered in place. The scope and post reticule are sharp and clear, as long as I don't wear my glasses. Not good as I would like to shoot a bear with this rifle this spring.
I can't seem to find any information on this scope at all. Especially on focusing and windage and elevation adjustments.
I do know a little of the history on the rifle. It was bought between WWI and WWII for the express purpose of turning into a sporter. The initial job was done by a fellow called "Tiny Ryan" a now deceased gentleman from Vernon BC. Tiny had a passion about firearms and was quite disgusted by the registration of handguns in 1934, so he filed off all of the serial numbers on his rifles. He did leave the numbers on the duffle cut G43 rifle intact though.
About 30 years ago I had the opportunity to shoot this rifle and fell in love with it. Last sunday, I had the chance to purchase it and jumped at it.
If anyone has a website that I can visit for information on the scope, I would really appreciate it being posted or PMed.
Other than a few acceptance stamps there are absolutely no other marks on the receiver. The bolt has a serial number, but that's it. Yes it's been registered and has the dreaded sticker.
It's also had a double set trigger added and a very nicely engraved trigger guard. The stock has been trimmed and a new front sight installed along with a sling swivel to the bottom of the barrel. A custom, trap door butt plate was also added.
It has a scope mounted in what looks to be a home made claw mount. The workmanship on the mount was exceptional at one time but, now it has some file marks etc on it. No big deal, kind of adds to the overall appeal.
Now here's my dilemma, The scope is an A,JACKENKROLL,BERLIN S.0.33.
The eyepiece adjustment piece was silver soldered in place. The scope and post reticule are sharp and clear, as long as I don't wear my glasses. Not good as I would like to shoot a bear with this rifle this spring.
I can't seem to find any information on this scope at all. Especially on focusing and windage and elevation adjustments.
I do know a little of the history on the rifle. It was bought between WWI and WWII for the express purpose of turning into a sporter. The initial job was done by a fellow called "Tiny Ryan" a now deceased gentleman from Vernon BC. Tiny had a passion about firearms and was quite disgusted by the registration of handguns in 1934, so he filed off all of the serial numbers on his rifles. He did leave the numbers on the duffle cut G43 rifle intact though.
About 30 years ago I had the opportunity to shoot this rifle and fell in love with it. Last sunday, I had the chance to purchase it and jumped at it.
If anyone has a website that I can visit for information on the scope, I would really appreciate it being posted or PMed.
