1897 Steyr

plads

January 10, 2004 02:33

I've just gotten an 1897 Steyr rifle in 6mm. Stamped POL on left buttstock. has wood on the left magazine,none on the right side.has swivels on the left side of the butt and Left forearm,. Is tkhis a Polish militry issue? what's the ideas? anyone

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  Ruger22

  January 10, 2004 02:36

  Do you have a photo or a picture of it?
  
  Brian Ostro
  member: NRA, John Birch Society, American Numismatic Association

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  plads

  January 10, 2004 03:03

  I can take a digital pic of it if it would help. the gun is surface rusty,but is operable.

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  jonk

  January 10, 2004 03:10

  The wood on the magazine is a dead giveaway. 6.5mm (not 6) Dutch Mannlicher model 95.
  
  "...hit your enemy in the belly, and kick him when he is down, and boil his prisoners in oil- if you take any- and torture his women and children. Then people will keep clear of you..." -Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher, speaking at the Hague Peace Conf

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  plads

  January 10, 2004 03:14

  'Thanks very much den,Jonk! Vat ar de verd in $'s?

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  jonk

  January 10, 2004 04:39

  Value depends on model and condition. While these rifles aren't scarce, they aren't common. There is a long rifle and a carbine, and several variations thereof. I see them going for $175 for a shootable but worn carbine to $350 for a nice long rifle. When i see them at all that is. Oh yeah, caliber is 6.5X53R Dutch.
  
  "...hit your enemy in the belly, and kick him when he is down, and boil his prisoners in oil- if you take any- and torture his women and children. Then people will keep clear of you..." -Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher, speaking at the Hague Peace Conf

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  plads

  January 10, 2004 15:49

  Thanks again. mine is shootable,worn and a carbine.

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  plads

  February 06, 2004 02:44

  How would I find out the date of manufacture?

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  hilber

  February 06, 2004 15:16

  I have one also. I figured it was built in 1897, hence a Steyr 1897. I need to know where I can get ammo.

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  jakelin

  February 06, 2004 15:29

  The "1897" is the manufacturing date. Old Western Scrounger carries new made 6.5mm Dutch ammo, the clips too.
  
  John

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