Mannlicher Shoenauer
Experts,
I am trying to find out what I can about a Mannlicher Shoenauer. My Uncle picked one up and knows nothing about them. He asked me and I couldn't tell him much. I understand they were from Steyr but beyond that I can't tell him anything.
The gun is a long rifle model 1909/14.
I am 2000 miles from the gun and don't have a picture of it. This is all the information he has given me.
Anybody familiar with these?
I appreciate any help.
McNeely77
Do not mistake my kindness for weakness.
IALEFI, ASLET, NRA, and proud owner of a pair of S&W revolvers.
I am trying to find out what I can about a Mannlicher Shoenauer. My Uncle picked one up and knows nothing about them. He asked me and I couldn't tell him much. I understand they were from Steyr but beyond that I can't tell him anything.
The gun is a long rifle model 1909/14.
I am 2000 miles from the gun and don't have a picture of it. This is all the information he has given me.
Anybody familiar with these?
I appreciate any help.
McNeely77
Do not mistake my kindness for weakness.
IALEFI, ASLET, NRA, and proud owner of a pair of S&W revolvers.
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I can't find anything on a Mannlicher Schoenauer model 1909/14 but a 1903/14 was adopted by Greece in 1914. The cal was 6.5X54 and it was made in rifle and carbine models. Your uncle's rifle must be a military model. The civilian models were marked on the chamber, 1903, 1908 or 1910 adn maybe other years. Each year model indicated the caliber of the rifle. The M-S rifles were known for their extremely smooth bolt action. 0 -
Thom,
A quick search on the web yielded quite a bit of background information and description. Be aware that these receivers are cartridge specific. The rotary magazines have some real tricky geometry that doesn't allow for very much as far as variations are concerned. I have one of the Greek 1903's, receiver only which I will build a 6.5x54 on in the near future. Use these links for more:
http://discover-net.net/~kanotex/mannlicher/1903txt.htm
http://home.alltel.net/randyric/rm1903.htm
http://users2.ev1.net/~lertsman/rifle2.html#ms
6.5x54 Mannlicher-Schoenauer
Where used: Greek 1903 and 1903/14 Mannlichers-Schoenauers
Designation: ?
Bullet Weight: 159gr
Muzzle Velocity: 2223 fps
Muzzle Energy: 1740 ft. lbs.
Dates Used: 1900 to mid 40s
Barrel Length - 28.55inches
Overall Length - 48.25 inches
Weight - 8.44 lbs
Action - Bolt Action
Caliber - 6.5x54
Capacity - 5 rds
Sights - Front - Barleycorn
Rear - Tangent Sight Graduated from 200m to 2000m
Manufactured - 1914
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Thanks guys,
I will pass along the information. Also thanks for the links. I knew someone had to know something about them.
Thanks again,
Thom
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IALEFI, ASLET, NRA, and proud owner of a pair of S&W revolvers.0 -
I some how ended up with about 2 1/2 boxed of Old Dominion Ammo in this caliber and have absolutely no use for it if anyone's interested. $34 per box and pro rata on partial box plus s&h.
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