| Model, Price, Number
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Description
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Scarce Nanking Made Chinese "Hanyang" Type Mannlicher
Rifle 
Caliber: 8 x 57, rimless (.318) M 88.
Price: $1475
Inventory # man_0119
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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. |