December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/12/2024
Only about 4000 of these were made in Austria between 1901-1903. The right side of frame is stamped SYSTEM MANNLICHER while left side is stamped WAFFENFABRIK STEYR. Matching serial number 53. Grips are finely checkered walnut. Frame has an integral loop. Finish is blue. CONDITION: Excellent. Retains about 85% blue overall that is perfectly blending with soft patina. Sharp legends. Excellent grips. Rifling is well defined with some minor frosting
Caliber/Bore
7.63mm Mannlicher
Manufacturer
Steyr-Mannlicher