1103 M1895/30 STUTZEN CONVERSION OF A WWI AUSTRIAN

SOLD
Sign In To View Winning Bid
This item SOLD at 2022 Jul 19 @ 11:17UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 150.00 USD
Estimated at 300.00 - 500.00 USD

STYER MANNLICHER 1895 STRAIGHT PULL RIFLE. Cal. 8x56R. S# 7676V. CAI import marked bbl. Arsenal cut for 19.5" w/ Vienna 1917 proofs & "S" indicating conversion to 8x56R cartridge. Band mounted blade front sight & long rifle rear sight converted to 2200m Stutzen. Top of receiver ring appears to have previous proofs grounded off. Matching numbered bbl., bolt (electro pencil) & replacement ill fitting stock set w/ matching numbered applied. Stock has stacking bar, bayonet lug, & side sling swivels. Right side of buttstock has previous S# crossed out along w/ top top of comb by buttplate marked w/ boxed "3" & an illegible box marking. Brown leather sling. CONDITION: very good overall as arsenal refinished w/ wear, oxidation & marks. Gaps at tangs due to arsenal replacement stocks. Stock has gouges. Good sling w/ wear & flexing. bottom of bayonet lug appears to be grounded off slightly. Fair bore w/ strong rifling. (22-612/MD). CURIO. $300-500.