Mannlichers....

I thought some of you might want to see the trigger from the Dumoulin:
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It is adjustable for engagement and it has a three position safety, which I like.
 
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gunrunner100 said:
Very nice Rob. I like the way that the company somewhat copied the forend checkering of the original MS.
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Yes, but it looks more like the angular checkering on the rifles, not the MS carbines and the checkering is much better done and more extensive on the Dumoulin. The 1920 vintage MS in the picture has factory "special order" wood and also much better checkering than the average MS, yet you can still tell that it is coarser than the checkering on the Dumoulin.
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It also has matching numbers. Every part is stamped or engraved with either the full four digit serial number or the last two digits of the serial number. This includes small bits like the cocking piece and bolt shroud, but also the magazine box and the stock, ...pretty much everything. Indicates a lot of hand fitting. The nose cap stamp says it all. I really like that bold stamp....It almost dares you to check every little part to make sure all have serial numbers.

...waiting on dies and bullets...But I'm betting it shoots very well...the bore looks brand new.

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From what I can figure out from the various stamped numbers and letters, etc...it was made between 1955 and 1965. Thats the best I could do.
 
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I wasn't going to scope it but I just did, because I realized that complete with steel bases and steel rings holding a Swarovski 2.5-4.5 scope it still only weighs 7.5 lb.
 
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In a trade on Gunnutz I recently picked up this excellent condition Mannlicher-Schoenauer M-72 Model-L/M 30-06 fullstock carbine with 20" barrel. Its all orginal, made in 1975. It came with EAW guick-detach rings plus the EAW receiver peep sight that clips into the rear base. With the steel receiver sight and the EAW bases it weighs approx. 7.25 lb. I've wanted one of these for awhile. I'd like to hear from anyone who has one of these rifles and/or might have or know of information on bolt take down or any other technical information asociated with the M-72. I added a few pictures of the adjustable single trigger.
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Thanks for the tip, but nothing like that with this one...I've noticed that in the limited on-line information there are various opinions (pro and con) on these M-72s...but most seem repeated 2nd or 3rd hand....Its a relatively rare and unique rifle and I realize most people (including those with strong opinions) have never even seen one, much less handled or shot one....those who have shot them seem to praise their accuracy, the ability to mount a scope properly, the fine trigger(s), characteristics unlike many earlier M-S models (and I have owned, shot and hunted with plenty of those) , and those who don't like them seem mostly to be overly bothered by a few internal parts made from alloy and/or synthetic materials. To me, it looks like an extremely well made rifle , with very well-fitted high quality wood and superb machining....It also handles and points very well...but again, thanks for the tip....I appreciate you taking the time.

http://revivaler.com/the-mannlicher-schonauer-m72/

http://www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk/showthread.php/18380-Mannlicher-Schoenauer-M72-Stutzen
 
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I have used my M72 carbine for about 15 years as my back up or "truck" gun. It is 30-06 mounted with the correct scope bases with a 1.5 -5 VX III.

It is grabbed by my hunting buddies all the time when we are in camp. It is sub-moa easy and is a joy to point and shoot. Fast handling and effective, it has accounted for many deer and some moose and elk here in Alberta. Be it -40 or in rain that we get (not the BC fire hose rain), it has never lost its way, even with it's full stock.

The safety is a poor device, but I do not use safeties on any rifle so I am not concerned. The ability to clear a mag with a push of the little stud in the receiver is a very nice feature for getting in and out of the truck. No magazine to lose, and wonderful feeding.

Rob is correct in that while I love the old MS rilfes, their triggers are really not the best. Even tho the set trigger version makes it ok - the firing pin lock up time is a little too long. This "cheaper" version of 1972 comes with a redesigned bolt system that has a crisp trigger and relatively fast pin lock time.

I have a couple now of these and love them dearly.
 
The safety is a bit unusual though it works well enough. But like you I don't really use them much. The fellow behind the rifle is still the best safety. Just control your trigger and where you point your barrel.

You have 15 years experience with the M72 up on me....Can you describe how to take down the bolt? I can figure it out, but I thought there might be a few tricks that would save me some learning time. Any other tips?
 
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Hmmmm I did the bolt takedown a while ago. I cant recall, but I think I have a description somewhere that I may be able to find and post.

I do believe there is a little ball bearing in there that you have to be careful not to lose.

One snowy December day, I had a late season cow Elk draw, and in the last minutes before sunset, I spotted a big cow standing by an uprooted tree's root ball. It was about 2 hundred yds. My M72 with a Hornady 180 gr round nose caught her in the base of the neck and luckily she did not go more than 20 feet. It was nothing but a steep drop with dark bush behind her if she had got any further. Nice quick gun with a lower power scope with a handloaded 20 cent bullet did its job.
 
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