1736 RARE, DESIRABLE, & NEAR NEW STEYR USR

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 1,000.00 USD
Estimated at 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 223. S# 911USR598. Bbl. 20". 1 of only 3,000 USR (Universal Sporting Rifle) semi-automatic rifles mfg. in Austria by Steyr-Mannlicher and imported by GSI Inc. Right side of buttstock is marked "STEYR-MANNLICHER AUSTRIA" above "USR". Underside of receiver and bbl. exhibit Austrian proof marks. Receiver and bbl. exhibit a black enamel finish, with the bolt exhibiting a parkerized finish. Gray polymer buttstock with gray folding vertical foregrip. Integral scope with ring reticle and backup iron sights. All numbers are matching and include the receiver, bbl., and bolt. MAGS: 1 10-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box containing factory paperwork, mag., and sling. CONDITION: near new, with metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory finishes overall. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Polymer stock and vertical foregrip are excellent overall. Integral scope retains a clear and sharp optic. Box shows some external wear from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. An extremely fine example of a rare Steyr-Mannlicher USR, that one would find to be extremely difficult to upgrade from. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Terrance McCarty. (24-533/MLW). MODERN. $2,000-3,000.