May 13-15, 2025 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/15/2025
Manufactured in Budapest for the Austro-Hungarian Empire as an updated version of the M1888 Mannlicher chambered in 8x50mm. Rifle is finished in rust blue with polished blue mounts. Drift adjustable blade front sight and 3000 meter volley rear sight. Matching finger groove walnut stock. No visible import markings. Includes a period leather sling. CONDITION: Excellent. Rifle retains over 95% original blue with some mild edgewear and marks on the receiver. Screws retain nice straw color. Wood has been very lightly cleaned with some scattered impressions. Well defined, frosted bore. Fine mechanics. A nice example.