Mannlicher Schoenauer Rifle Serial Numbers

The pure Mannlicher-Schoenauer proprietary cartridges as chambered in the firearms of the SteyrWerke are as follows, (1) 6.5x54mm M-S of 1903, (2) 9x56mm M-S of 1905, (3) 8x56mm M-S of 1908, (4) 9.5x56mm M-S of 1910 (more on the names of this cartridge in its own section.). Buy Rare Mannlicher Schoenauer Model 1910 Take Down Safari Rifle 9.5X57MM cal: GunBroker is the largest seller of Curios & Relics Collectible Firearms All: 884766215. Matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel and on the right side of the buttstock. Mismatched serial number on the bolt. All the parts of the bolt have the same numbers: bolt's body, bolt's cocking piece, safety lever, etc. Mannlicher-Schoenauer Rifles. Model, Price, Number & Pictures: Description & Condition: Return to Top. Mannlicher-Schoenauer rifles. Author Ernest Hemmingway was a fan of the Model 1903 Mannlicher-Schoenauer. Waffenfabr-Ges Steyr Mannlicher Schoenauer. 1903 Mannlicher-Schoenauer A very popular rifle used by hunters of the early 20th century was the 6.5 x 54mm Model 1903 Mannlicher-Schoenauer. With serial number 1 until 1973 with serial number. What then, are the “Mannlicher-Schoenauer” cartridges? The pure Mannlicher-Schoenauer proprietary cartridges as chambered in the firearms of the SteyrWerke are as follows, (1) 6.5x54mm M-S of 1903, (2) 9x56mm M-S of 1905, (3) 8x56mm M-S of 1908, (4) 9.5x56mm M-S of 1910 (more on the names.

I pulled the stock of my 'new-to-me' Mannlicher with the hope of dating the gun. (I was surprised to find that a comprehensive code of serial numbers and dates did not exist for the commercial sporters, but hoped I'd find an internal date on the gun.) I knew the gun was post-1912 based on the proofs. The name on the scope (Emil Kerner & Sohn) provided another clue as the '& Sohne' nomenclature first shows up in the mid-1920s. Free download gta 5 setup exe for pc.

This is standard numbering for Mannlicher. But collectors of German sniper rifles have reassembled most of the major model transitions and serial number. STEYR MANNLICHER LUXUS Model M. Comes from the hammer forging process that Steyr is famous for. The model M action is still used on.

The serial number on the gun is 9857 and the serial number on the scope is 6581. (This is an original M-S in 6.5x54 with the original Zeiss Zeilvier 4x scope in claw mounts. ) Once I got the gun apart I did not find the date code (or at least the date code in the form I expected to find it.) Stamped in two spots on the underside of the action were the numbers '14037*.19.'

I am not sure how to interpret that code. Anyone have any insight?

Below are a few photos of the gun: #222446 - 03/21/11 12:34 AM Re: 1903 Mannlicher-Schoenauer - Dates [] Sidelock Registered: 12/31/01 Posts: 6881 Loc: Alaska. Based on the serial number and location of the markings on the scope it was made in 1923 or early 1924, so was added by Kerner a few years after the rifle was made. Zeiss production records were destroyed during the war, but collectors of German sniper rifles have reassembled most of the major model transitions and serial number sequences. Beautiful little rifle, by the way. I may have a sling or two that would be appropriate for it; I'll take a look in my gun room to see what I have available. Edited by Peconga ( 03/24/11 04:34 PM) #222981 - 03/24/11 05:44 PM Re: 1903 Mannlicher-Schoenauer - Dates [] Boxlock Registered: 06/14/10 Posts: 21. Updated every minute of everyday!

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LSB#: 150825JL34

Make: Steyr, Austria

Model: Mannlicher Schoenauer Model 1908 Carbine

Serial Number: 7210

Year of Manufacture: Production began in 1908 and ended prior to WWII.

Technics kn 1000. Caliber: 8×56 Mannlicher Schoenauer, AKA 8×56 MS

Action Type: Bolt Action, 5 Round Internal Rotary Magazine

Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked with “OESTERR. WAFFENFABR.- GES. STEYR”. The top of the receiver is marked “Patent / Mannlicher / Schoenauer / M1908”. The right side of the barrel shank is marked with the serial number. The left side of the receiver, the left side of the barrel shank and the top of the bolt handle are each marked with a “star / AC” proof and with a “flaming bomb with an L”. The left side of the barrel shank is also marked “crown / R”, “PV”, “NPv (Vienna smokeless proof mark)”, “8×57 MR B.BLINDEE” and with an “Austrian Coat of Arms” stamping. The underside of the bolt handle is marked with the serial number; it is stamped over another 4 digit number. the bolt knob is marked “10” the front of the saety toggle is also marked “10”. The safety lever is marked “K”. The bolt body is marked “G”. The bolt head is marked “C”. The bottom of the magazine and the bolt release are both marked with a “cross in a circle”.

Barrel Length: Approximately 19 ¾ Inches

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass beaded blade set atop a ramped base. The rear sight is a two leaf “U” notched assembly marked “300”. The “300” marking can only be seen when the rear leaf is flipped down.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The hardwood stock has a pistol grip with metal grip base, a raised cheek piece, hand checkering on the forearm & grip, two sling loops, a dark nose, and a serrated metal buttplate with hinged door for storage. The stock shows several small scrapes and scratches. There are various compression marks on the wood. The LOP measures 13 3/4 inches from the face of the front trigger and 12 7/8 inches from the face of the rear trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good Plus overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is deep. There is no erosion.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. The front of the barrel shows thinning, the right side shows a small patch of light frosting and the left side shows s small spot of surface erosion. The bottom metal shows light scrapes. The buttplate shows scrapes and thinning. The screw heads are intact. The markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good to Fine condition.

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Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. We do not have an 8×56 MS cartridge to chamber. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

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Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: This is a nice Model 1908 Mannlicher Schoenauer Carbine that was made by Steyr. It has a few cosmetic issues that are expected of an older rifle. The rifle still has a deep blue finish and the bore is still bright. It comes with a spoon bolt handle, internal rotary magazine, double set triggers, 2 leaf rear sight, hand checkering and deep crisp markings on the metal. The rifle is marked “8×57 MR B.BLINDEE”. This marking appears to have been added after the factory markings. We tried a few different rounds of 8x57mm rounds and none of them chambered. Page 1017 of the, Blue Book of Gun Values, 26th Edition, lists this rifle as only being offered in 8×56 MS. We believe the “8×57” marking on the receiver is a mistake by a gunsmith who was adding the owner’s name to the rifle.