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Steyr 1895 Mannlicher 6.5mm SN: 9894

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 300.00 USD
Steyr 1895 Mannlicher 6.5mm SN: 9894
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Sporterized military bolt action rifle dated 1896. Appears to be an early Dutch Mannlicher. Caliber unknown, appears to be original barrel, approx 6.5mm, attested to be 6.5x53mm by previous owner, needs gunsmith verification. Features blued finish (appears reblued), modified military stock, 22.5" barrel, no sights, en-bloc clip loading type magazine, two position safety (marked "RUST" on bottom), turned-down bolt handle with large knob, ventilated rubber recoil pad. Barrel retains partial pin groove and screw holes from removed rear sight. Stock is sanded & varnished, eroded finger grooves in forend, filled recess from removed rear swivel, plug in left side below action. Bore is poor to fair condition, dark throughout with visible rifling. Retains 70% finish with edge losses, thinning finish, tiny pits in several places. Wood is fair to good as modified, sanded enough that action parts stand proud due to significant wood loss at action inlet area. Recoil pad is poor to fair. Force matched bolt (with electric pencil, previous numbers also retained on bolt), serial number on barrel & receiver match. Condition is NRA Good+ (as modified) *** Antique Firearm ***