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Portuguese Model 1896 Mannlicher Bolt Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:175.00 USD
Portuguese Model 1896 Mannlicher Bolt Action Rifle
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Portuguese Model 1896 Mannlicher Bolt Action Rifle, #A840, 6.5X53R cal., 24" barrel, blued finish, hardwood stock, inverted "V" front sight and adjustable folding leaf rear sight. Marked on top of receiver ring and right side buttstock with a "(crown) CI" for Portuguese King Carlos I; left side receiver rail marked "STEYR 1896". Left side receiver ring hand stamped by early U.S. importer "M1893/ ROOMANIAN/6.5x53R" (Model mis-identified and Romanian mis-spelled). Mismatched numbers. Includes cleaning rod and leather sling in good condition. Condition overall is good with the metal retaining approx. 75% finish. Wood is good showing bruises, handling marks, and overall darkening. Action operates smoothly, bore is fair with darkening and wear to the rifling. No recent import marks. Est.: $350-$500. (C&R)