Lot 1578 RARE WEHRMANNSGEWEHR STEYR 1888 MANNLICHER
STRAIGHT PULL BOLT ACTION RIFLE.
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Cal. 8.15x46R. NSN. Bbl. 30". Blade front sight. Ladder rear sight without graduations. 1888 Mannlicher rifle that appears to be an export piece with several parts bearing a "K" marking. No visible numbered parts. Right side of receiver has Austrian eagle. Receiver ring has "OEWG" Steyr marking that has white highlight paint. Arsenal blue finish. Walnut stock set with bottom mounted sling swivels. CONDITION: stock appears lightly sanded with added finish, a repaired crack running from behind upper tang into left side of wrist, scattered dings, scratches & handling marks. Metal retains 40% arsenal blue with overall fading to gray, some light pitting, scattered edge wear, oxidation & handling marks. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Very good bright bore with some light pitting. PROVENANCE: From the Buckstix Collection. (01-28642/MJC). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.
Please note as of 2/3/26 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions.
Cal. 8.15x46R. NSN. Bbl. 30". Blade front sight. Ladder rear sight without graduations. 1888 Mannlicher rifle that appears to be an export piece with several parts bearing a "K" marking. No visible numbered parts. Right side of receiver has Austrian eagle. Receiver ring has "OEWG" Steyr marking that has white highlight paint. Arsenal blue finish. Walnut stock set with bottom mounted sling swivels. CONDITION: stock appears lightly sanded with added finish, a repaired crack running from behind upper tang into left side of wrist, scattered dings, scratches & handling marks. Metal retains 40% arsenal blue with overall fading to gray, some light pitting, scattered edge wear, oxidation & handling marks. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Very good bright bore with some light pitting. PROVENANCE: From the Buckstix Collection. (01-28642/MJC). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.
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