Mannlichers....

[Rob]

Sure look like the rifle at the front is of a different “grade”, inlaid but plate, double set triggers, butter knife bolt handle, rear sight island, forehand cap, trigger guard floor plate release! I’d take that one hahaha

It's not a different grade, it's a completely different model, a Modell M. The one in the rear is a Modell S. There were base models that varied over the years, but all Oberndorf Mauser Sporters are semi-custom rifles, that could all be had with a variety of options. For instance, there were at least 4 trigger types to choose from, several kinds of open sights, at least three different latch mechanisms for the folding floorplate, three bolt handle choices, engraving and wood carving stock upgrades, plus a few different checkering patterns to choose from, etc.

 

[Rob]

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[conor_90]

Is the styling of the model s "German" and the m "Austrian"?

 

[Rob]

Is the styling of the model s "German" and the m "Austrian"?

Yes, the Model M was an attempt to compete, at least in appearance, with the Mannlicher-Schoenauer (hence the "M".) The Model S (for "Stutzen") was the more German version. In my experience, the Model S is a handier rifle. The Model M feels heavier and less balanced. With all else being equal (condition, calibre, triggers, etc.), if I had to choose between a Model M and a Model S, I would pick the Model S for hunting.

 

[Rob]

I just picked up this Swedish hunting rifle in 6.5x55 built on a minty numbers-matching Mauser CG 96 receiver dated 1929 (Late. Most CG M96 production ended in 1925.) The once straight bolt handle has been forged down into a tight curve. Both the barrel and the walnut stock are civilian. There are no markings to indicate when or by whom it was made. It has what appears to be a Husqvarna or Carl Gustaf Trolit buttplate but the crest has been ground off. I don't know when the rifle was put together, but I think it is likely post-war. It is also not a carbine, like most fullstocks, but a full-length rifle with a 23.75 in. barrel. So while technically not a fullstock, it does have a very long one-piece stock, that stops only a couple of inches from the end of the barrel and is capped with a finely fitted schnabel made from what appears to be Rosewood. The checkering is well done. Bore is in vg+ condition. Overall condition is the same, VG+ with approx. 90% blueing. Empty, it weighs approx. 6.5 lb. It's an interesting rifle that I intend to get out to the range with as soon as possible (like when it stops snowing.)

 

[Rob]

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[conor_90]

I think if I ever do a custom Mauser with traditional styling it will have an "Afrika model" stock something unique and attractive about the 3/4 length

 

[Londonshooter]

I thought I would share some pics of my Steyr Daimler Puchs Mannlicher Schoenauer from 1961.
The scope is marked Kettner, which I understand was a sporting goods store in Cologne, West Germany. They employed a dozen or more gunsmiths to mount scopes to new MS inventory, perform blueing, etc. I believe the scopes were made by Docter, Germany. This one is a fixed 6 power with German No.1 reticle. The glass is quite good and the quick detach claw mounts snap on with absolutely no change in point of impact.

 

[buckbrush]

Lovely rifle

 

[Rob]

I think if I ever do a custom Mauser with traditional styling it will have an "Afrika model" stock something unique and attractive about the 3/4 length

I agree.



also...Nice piece of wood on that post-war Mannlicher-Schoenauer. (In contrast, a lot of the pre-war M-S have very bland wood.)

 

[Rob]

Not mine. Just some nice pictures of an old Sauer.

 

[DGY]

Holly crap wow!!

 

[Why not?]

CORRECTION, these were not full length stocked.

Ted

 

[Rob]

CORRECTION, these were not full length stocked.

Ted

What does this mean?

 

[Why not?]

I posted yesterday about two J P Sauer & Sohn rifles that I had years ago. They were identical to what you posted above, except for the engraving. After posting, suddenly realized they were not full length stocks, so removed the information and posted the correction.

Ted

 

[conor_90]

Is that sauer an 1888 commission rifle action?

 

[Rob]

I posted yesterday about two J P Sauer & Sohn rifles that I had years ago. They were identical to what you posted above, except for the engraving. After posting, suddenly realized they were not full length stocks, so removed the information and posted the correction.

Ted

so...the pictures are not here?

 

[Rob]

Check out this latest from Dorleac. A Mauser Stutzen in 9.3x62.

 

[track]

Europeans make the finest firearms!

 

[DGY]

Check out this latest from Dorleac. A Mauser Stutzen in 9.3x62.

That is my style! Add a set trigger and I’m in love, especially in that perfection of caliber!