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Miscellaneous Mannlicher Rifles

Model, Price, Number & Pictures	Description & Condition
Scarce Nanking Made Chinese "Hanyang" Type Mannlicher Rifle Caliber: 8 x 57, rimless (.318) M 88. Price: $1475 Inventory # man_0119 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Interesting Chinese rifle influenced by German Commission Gewehr 1888 and Austro-Hungarian pre-1914 Mannlichers. These guns are often referred to as "Hanyang rifles", although they were made in several different arsenals, Hanyang being just one of them. This example was manufactured at the Nanking (Nanjing) arsenal, and was accordingly marked on the left side of the receiver ring with its logo, "a Star"(just behind the serial number). Little is known about this rifle, but it is assumed that it was put in the production around the turn of the century. The rifle was issued to the Nationalist Revolutionary Army during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Hanyang rifles were also heavily used in the World War Two, as well as in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. The rifle display several Chinese characters stamped, or carved on the buttstock. The right side of the buttstock displays a large cartouche with several Chinese characters. All matching serial numbers (the matching numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel, bolt and on the bayonet lug; there are no serial numbers stamped on all the remaining parts of the rifle, which is correct for this model). All the parts of the bolt display the same number. All the serial numbers are original and they were not restamped. Straight bolt handle. Mannlicher style magazine. Ramp and leaf rear sight calibrated from 200 to 2000 meter. Bayonet lug is an integral part of the nosecap. Complete with the cleaning rod. CONDITION: Fine+, with 90-92% of original blue finish still on the metal. The blue is turning to brownish color in some places. The rear sight shows some gray patina. Very nice stock and handguard, without any cracks. The stock is much nicer than usually found on such rifles, with some usual handling marks and scratches. Original finish on the wood. Very good bore, with strong rifling, but with some darkness in the grooves. All the internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition, with no visible wear. Crisp, smooth action. No import markings. Much nicer Hanyang rifle than usually seen! One of the very few Hanyang rifles I have seen with all matching serial numbers! The rifle comes from my family member collection of military firearms (please, pay by check, money order, or bank wire transfer only). Serial# F83XX.
Austro-Hungarian Mannlicher M.1895 Cavalry Carbine with Italian East Africa Markings Caliber: 8 x 50 mm rimmed. Price: $475 Inventory # man_0172 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Austro-Hungarian M.1895 Mannlicher cavalry carbine (Repetier-Carabiner M.95) in its original caliber, 8 x 50 mm. The right side of the buttstock displays Italian colonial issue markings, "AOI" (Africa Orientale Italiana - Italian East Africa), as well as some numerals, "8 - 3 - 3". This is the "true" cavalry carbine with a single set of sling swivels located on the left side of the stock. The carbine was manufactured in 1915, as indicated by following markings stamped on the chamber, "W-n, Austro-Hungarian Eagle, 15". The receiver ring displays a model designation, "M.95", and the factory location, "Budapest". The right side of the receiver and chamber displays small Austro-Hungarian double head eagles. Matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver and barrel. Mismatched serial number on the stock. No serial numbers are stamped on the remaining parts of the carbine. The serial numbers are factory original, and they were not restamped. Original military configuration cavalry carbine (this is not a cut-down from a long rifle). Correct carbine style rear sights. The nosecap has a bayonet lug and a a stacking hook. The lower part of the stock displays several small markings (please, see pictures). CONDITION: Low fine. 65-70% of blue finish is still on metal. Some blue is turning to brownish color. Solid stock with the usual handling marks, scratches and dings. No cracks in wood. The stock was probably lightly cleaned long time ago. All the markings and numbers on metal are still visible. All the internal parts of the carbine are in fine condition, with no visible wear. The bore is in fine condition, with strong rifling. Some darkness in the grooves. Strong action. No import markings. Austro-Hungarian M.1895 Mannlicher cavalry carbine with interesting Italian East Africa markings! The carbine comes from my family member collection of military firearms (please, pay by check, money order, or bank wire transfer only). Serial# 11XXM.
Yugoslavian  Mannlicher M.1895 M Short Rifle Caliber: 7.92 x 57 mm Mauser. Price: $575 Inventory # man_0171 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Scarce Yugoslavian Mannlicher M.1895 M short rifle (ex-Austro-Hungarian M.1895). In 1920-s, many countries started conversion program of long World War One style rifles to short rifle configuration. It was commonly believed at the time, that next war would be much more mobile than the WWI, and thus would require shorter rifles. Yugoslavia followed the pattern by shortening almost the entire inventory of its Mannlicher M.1895 rifles at the VTZ factory (Military Technology Factory, Kraguyevac). Furthermore, the rifle was arsenally converted from 8 x 50 Mannlicher to 7.92 x 57 Mauser caliber in 1920/1930, as indicated by a model designation "M.95 M" stamped on the receiver. This was a caliber of choice of Yugoslavian army at the time. The chamber and the bolt head were converted to the 7.92 mm Mauser ammunition. Mauser style rear sight. The magazine has a solid floorplate without a hole for the removal of the clip (unlike in the standard Austro-Hungarian M.1895). Made by the Steyr arsenal as indicated by markings on the receiver. The right side of the buttstock displays a slightly fading Yugoslavian arsenal cartouche, "VTZ" (in the triangle). The Serbian alphabet abbreviation stands for "Military Technology Factory, Kraguyevac". The matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, bolt, stock, trigger guard and magazine cover. Complete with a leather sling. There is a controversy among collectors if the straight pull action is strong enough to withstand a pressure caused by the 7.92 mm Mauser ammo. Because of that, the rifle is offered as a collector item only and not for shooting. CONDITION: Excellent. 97% of blue finish is still on metal. Solid and smooth stock with only minor handling marks. Wood has an extra coat of wax, or varnish added. The right side of the handguard displays a repair, with three small blocks of wood replaced (please, see pictures). All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. Strong action. The bore is in fine condition, with strong rifling. Some darkness in the grooves. All the markings and numbers on metal and stock are still visible. No import markings. Interesting Yugoslavian rework of M.1895 rifle! The rifle comes from my family member collection of military firearms (please, pay by check, money order, or bank wire transfer only). Serial# 300XX.
Imperial German Gew. 88 S Commission Rifle Caliber: 8 x 57, rimless. Price: $675 Inventory # man_0167 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Imperial German M.1888 S "Commission" rifle in 8 mm caliber. Made by Spandau arsenal in Germany in 1890, and accordingly marked on the receiver. The receiver displays a letter "S" (the rifle was converted to fire S-ammunition). Beginning in 1905 many M.1888 rifles and carbines were converted to fire Spitzen ammo, and were accordingly stamped with "S" on the chamber. The rifles of this type were superseded by Gew.98 by 1910. They were reissued to military units again in 1914. Mannlicher style magazine. The matching numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel jacket, stock, bolt handle, bolt cocking piece and on the bolt safety lever. The mismatched serial numbers are stamped on the trigger guard/magazine assembly, barrel band, nosecap and on the rear sights. The barrel band displays crossed over Imperial German regimental markings. The stock of the rifle displays fading German markings and cartouches. The rear sight is graduated to 2050 m. This rifle was manufactured without a handguard. Complete with an original cleaning rod. The rifle does not have any Turkish markings. CONDITION: Low fine. 70-75% of original blue finish is still present on metal. Some finish is starting to turn to brownish color. Some occasional light patina and/or light peppering. The receiver has a polished steel finish (correct for this model), with some light patina. There is a dent in the front part of the barrel jacket. Solid stock with some handling marks, light scratches and small dings. No cracks in wood. The bore is in fine condition, with strong and shiny rifling. The bolt head is missing. All the internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition, with no visible wear. This type of German rifle is increasingly difficult to find in collectible condition. No import markings. Serial# 48XXx. Antique.
Scarce Austro-Hungarian Mannlicher M.1888/90 Rifle with Interesting Regimental Markings Caliber: 8 x 50 mm, rimmed. Price: $1475 Inventory # man_0157 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: This rifle was manufactured as a Mannlicher M.1888 rifle in the late 1880-s, and consequently it was upgraded to M.1888/90 with the new calibration plates installed on both sides of the rear sights for the more powerful cartridge, "Scharfe Patrone M.1890". Mannlicher M.1888/90 rifle was a standard infantry weapon of Austria-Hungary in the period of 1890-1917. The rifle was manufactured without a handguard. The maker's markings are stamped on the receiver, "OEWG" (Oesterreichische Waffenfabriks - Gesellschaft, Steyr). The Austro-Hungarian military acceptance markings, "W-n, Double Headed Eagle, 89", are stamped on the chamber. The upper part of the buttplate displays Austro-Hungarian regimental markings "5 JB 9006" (the 5th Jaeger Battallion). There are no "Second Quality" stamps ("II", "IIQ") on any parts, that usually indicate that the rifle was manufactured as a commercial weapon for export. The trigger guard/magazine assembly displays letters, "K" and "L". Mismatched serial numbers. Different serial numbers are stamped on the chamber and on the buttstock. No serial numbers are stamped on the other parts of the rifle. The rear sights show dual calibration, from 500 to 1800 paces on the left side, and up to 3000 paces on the right side. The right side calibration was used to fire the rifle at long distances using the slider on the right side of the rear sights ladder and the pin on the right side of the middle barrel band. Integral clip-loaded Mannlicher box magazine for five rounds. Bayonet lug is on the left side of the nosecap. The latter has also a stacking rod. Safety lever is located on the back of the receiver. Overall length: 50.5 inch. Barrel length: 30 inch. No import markings. Original military configuration. CONDITION: Low fine. About 70% of blue finish is still on metal. Most of the finish wear is on barrel bands and on the barrel. Some blue finish is turning to brownish color. Some scattered patina. The bore is in very good condition with strong rifling, but with some darkness in the grooves. Action is still very crisp. All the internal parts of the rifle are in very good condition with no obvious wear. All the markings and numbers on metal are clearly visible. The stock is solid with usual handling marks, dings and scratches, but with no cracks. The right side of the buttstock shows some cleaning marks. Interesting straight pull rifle for the advanced Mannlicher collector. Serial # 29XXG. Antique.
All Original Imperial German Gew. 88 S Commission Rifle ON HOLD Caliber: 8 x 57, rimless. Price: $2575 Inventory # man_0154 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Very nice Imperial German M.1888 S "Commission" rifle in 8 mm caliber. Made by Ludwig Loewe Factory, Berlin, Germany in 1891, and accordingly marked on the receiver. The receiver displays a letter "S" (the rifle was converted to fire S-ammunition). Beginning in 1905 many M.1888 rifles and carbines were converted to fire Spitzen ammo, and were accordingly stamped with "S" on the chamber. The rifles of this type were superseded by Gew.98 by 1910. They were reissued to military units again in 1914. Mannlicher style magazine. All matching serial numbers. The matching numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel jacket, trigger guard/magazine assembly, trigger guard/magazine assembly screws, nosecap, barrel band, rear sights and on the bolt; all the bolt parts display the same, matching serial numbers. The other parts of the rifle do not have any serial numbers, which is correct for this model. All the serial numbers are factory original, and they were not restamped. The rifle does not display any Imperial German regimental markings. The stock of the rifle displays crisp German markings (please, see pictures). The rear sight is graduated to 2050 m. This rifle was manufactured without a handguard. Complete with an original cleaning rod. The rifle does not have any Turkish markings. CONDITION: Low excellent. 95-96% of original blue finish is still present on metal. Most of the blue wear is on the barrel bands and on the barrel jacket, near the muzzle. Some finish is starting to turn to brownish color. Some occasional light patina and/or light peppering (mainly on the barrel bands). Scattered brown patina on the buttplate. The receiver has a polished steel finish (correct for this model), with some light patina. There is a small dent on the barrel jacket. Nice and solid stock with some handling marks, light scratches and small dings. No cracks in wood. All the German markings are clearly visible on the stock. The bore is in excellent condition, with strong and shiny rifling. Very smooth action. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. This type of German rifle is increasingly difficult to find in collectible condition. This is probably the nicest Gew.88 that I have seen in many years! No import markings. Serial# 16XXu. Antique.
Very Scarce Austro-Hungarian Mannlicher M.1890 Cavalry Carbine (Repetier-Karabiner) Caliber: 8 x 50 mm rimmed. Price: $2975 Inventory # man_0143 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Very scarce Austro-Hungarian Mannlicher M.1890 cavalry carbine (Repetier-Karabiner) in its original caliber, 8 x 50 mm. This type of carbine was intended for Austro-Hungarian mounted troops. M.1890 carbines and stutzens were manufactured by Osterreichische Waffenfabriks-Gesellschaft, Steyr from 1891 to 1896. The receiver ring displays the maker's name, "OEWG Steyr". The right side of the receiver and chamber displays a letter "T in a circle" (Tiegelgussstahl - a new type high quality steel was used to manufacture the carbine). All matching serial numbers (stamped on the receiver, barrel and stock; no numbers are stamped on all the remaining parts, which is correct for this model). All the serial numbers are factory original and they were not restamped. Correct style steel buttplate without a trap. Correct carbine/stutzen style rear sights calibrated to 2400 schritt. The sling swivels are located on the left side of the stock. The carbine was manufactured without a stacking hook, and with no provision for the cleaning rod. There is no bayonet lug on the right side of the nosecap, as the carbine is intended for cavalry use. No import markings. All original military configuration. Only about 111.000 M.1890 carbines and stutzens were ever manufactured. CONDITION: Low excellent. 97% of original blue finish is still present on metal. The blue finish is worn mostly on the sharp edges of steel parts. Some blue is turning to brownish color (mainly on the nosecap and lower part of the magazine). The buttplate is covered with light patina. Occasional light peppering on the barrel and magazine. Nice stock with some handling marks, small dings and light scratches. 0.75 inch long hairline stress crack in the upper part of the buttstock, just behind the receiver tang (please, see pictures). Original finish on the stock. Excellent bore with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. All the markings and numbers on metal and stock are clearly visible. All the internal parts of the carbine are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. Scarce Austro-Hungarian M.1890 Mannlicher cavalry carbine! Serial# 80XXN. Antique.

Dutch Mannlicher Rifles

Model, Price, Number & Pictures

Description & Condition

Indonesian M.1895 (ex-Dutch East Indies Colonial Army KNIL) Mannlicher Short Rifle Caliber: 303 Enfield. Price: $750 Inventory # mand_0037  Pictures:

DESCRIPTION: Scarce and exotic Indonesian M. 1895 Mannlicher short rifle. Originally, the Dutch East Indies Colonial Army (KNIL) rifle, transferred to Armed Forces of Indonesia after the latter declared independence in 1949. In early 1950-s, Indonesia decided to rebuild all the Dutch Mannlichers in its possession to .303 Enfield caliber, in order to take advantage of the inexpensive British surplus ammo flooding the world market at the time. There is a number of variations of M.95 Indonesian short rifle (the Indonesian arsenals were a little bit unpredictable at the time....). This rifle has the Enfield Jungle Carbine style rubber pad on the buttplate, and bayonet lug located on the nosecap. The rifle was converted to its current configuration in Indonesia in 1954, as indicated by markings on the receiver rail. The latter also displays metric caliber designation, "CAL 7.7" and a Star of Indonesia (most of them were ground off, before the exportation!). Matching serial numbers (stamped on the receiver, bolt, trigger guard, barrel band, nosecap and on the buttplate). Turned down bolt handle. Two position rear sights. Fixed front sights with protective wings. Two gas escape holes in the receiver ring. Sling swivels are located underneath the buttstock and front part of the stock. The rifle was manufactured with no provision for the cleaning rod. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished by Indonesian arsenal. 96% of arsenal blue finish is still present on the gun. Smooth action. Bore is in fine condition with strong rifling. The stock shows the usual handling marks, dings and scratches. Small gauges and crack in the handguard, just behind the rear sight (please, see pictures). Solid stock with no cracks. All thee internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition. The Indonesian markings and serial numbers on metal are clearly visible. All the original Dutch arsenal markings on the stock and metal were ground off during the conversion to .303 caliber. Rubber pad is somewhat worn but still complete, with no cracks and in good condition. No import markings. Scarce Indonesian Mannlicher M.95 short rifle! The rifle comes from my family member collection of military firearms (please, pay by check, money order, or bank wire transfer only). Serial# 4-0032XX.

Mannlicher-Berthier Rifles

Model, Price, Number & Pictures	Description & Condition
Very Scarce Polish Army Issue Mannlicher Berthier M. 1916 Infantry Rifle Caliber: 8 mm Lebel. Price: $2575 Inventory # manb_0052 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Very Scarce Polish army issue Mannlicher Berthier M.1916 infantry rifle. Many French rifles were brought to Poland by Haller's "Blue Army". Furthermore, Poland had purchased in France many thousand of Berthier and Lebel rifles during the Polish-Soviet War of 1919-1921. During the September 1939 campaign, most of these rifles were issued to the second line Polish troops (Obrona Narodowa = National Guard). The rifle was refurbished by one of the Polish arsenals. The receiver ring displays a small Polish Eagle (an early style, like the one on Mosin wz.25, please see pictures). Polish arsenal markings are stamped on the left side of the receiver ring, "Z" (in a square), and on the left side of the chamber under the handguard, "Z" (in a triangle, please, see pictures). Polish style serial numbers on the chamber and on the bolt. The rifle was manufactured by St. Etienne arsenal in 1917, as indicated by markings on the receiver and barrel. The left side of the receiver is marked, "St. Etienne Mle M16". The right side of the chamber displays the barrel maker markings and a date, "MPA 1917". The rifle is a World War One design with a five round Mannlicher type magazine. This model had replaced Berthier M. 07-15 rifle with a three round Mannlicher magazine. The capacity of the M. 07-15 magazine was found to be insufficient during the World War One battles, especially when compared with a German Gew.98 performance. Hence, the new model with a higher capacity magazine. Mismatched serial numbers (different numbers are stamped on the chamber, bolt and trigger guard). Fading, unrecognizable serial number on the left side of the buttstock. The chamber does not display a Balle "N" proof. Bayonet lug on the barrel, near the muzzle. Ramp and leaf rear sight calibrated up to 2400 meter. One barrel band and a nosecap with a stacking hook. This model of rifle was manufactured with a short handguard, and with no provision for the cleaning rod. No import markings. Complete with an original French army leather sling. This rifle comes from my personal collection of Polish military firearms. Overall length is 51.50 inch. The barrel length is 32 inch. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished by one of the Polish arsenals. 90-92% of blue finish is still present on metal. Most of the wear is on sharp edges of metal parts. Some finish is turning to brownish color (mainly on the magazine, trigger guard, nosecap and barrel band). Some scattered patina on the front part of the barrel, near the muzzle, and on the nosecap. Some dark patina and surface rust on the buttplate. The stock shows the usual handling marks, dings and light scratches. Small hairline crack in the front part of the handguard. All the markings and numbers on metal are clearly visible. The bore is in fine condition with strong and shiny rifling. The action works fine. All the internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition, with no visible wear. The leather sling is in very good condition. Very scarce Polish army issue Mannlicher Berthier M. 1916 infantry rifle! Serial# 41XX.
Very Scarce French Mannlicher Berthier M.1890 Cavalry Carbine Caliber: 8 mm Lebel Price: $1475 Inventory # manb_0042 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Scarce, unconverted French Mannlicher Berthier M.1890 cavalry carbine! This type of carbine was adopted by French army in March of 1890 and issued to cavalry regiments (dragoons, hussars, chasseurs and spahis). The carbine has upgraded 1901 style rear sights, calibrated up to 2000 meters (for Balle D). The carbine still has its original stock which ends two inches before the muzzle, and the nosecap with no bayonet lug. Most of these carbines were converted to M.1916 configuration with a new, shorter stock, nosecap with the bayonet lug and extended five round magazine. Later, M.1890/16 carbines were modified to M.1890/16/27 configuration with a new style stock that has no provision for cleaning rod (the cleaning rod channel on the left side of the stock was usually filled with wood after 1927). The carbine was manufactured by St. Etienne arsenal in 1893 as, "M-le 1890", as indicated by markings on the left side of the receiver and on the right side of the chamber. The left side of the receiver is marked, "St. Etienne Mle 1890 M". The right side of the back of the barrel displays following markings, "MA S 1893". Matching serial numbers, except for the cleaning rod (the matching numbers are stamped on the chamber, bolt, trigger guard/magazine assembly and stock; the cleaning rod displays a mismatched number; there are no numbers stamped on all the remaining parts of the carbine, which is correct for this model). The sling swivels are located on the left side of the stock and rear barrel band, which is typical for cavalry carbines. Fading cartouche is stamped on the right side of the buttstock, with the following wording, "Novembre 1893 MAS". Receiver does not have Balle "N" proof. No import markings. Length: 37 inch. CONDITION: Very good. Metal is mostly in white with some blue left in protected areas. Occasional light patina. No pitting. Some light cleaning marks are visible on metal. All the markings and numbers on metal are clearly visible. All the internal parts of the carbine are in very good condition, with no obvious wear. The stock shows numerous dings, scratches and handling marks. The bore is in fine condition with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. Scarce Berthier cavalry carbine that has avoided the French arsenal refurbishing programs! Serial# M17XX. Antique.

Mannlicher-Carcano Rifles

Mannlicher-Schoenauer Rifles

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