Mannlicher Schoenauer "Roy Vail" Model 1950 6.5x54MS Caliber Custom Rifle S/N 1015XX
Guns International #: 101269316 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Mannlicher-Schoenauer Rifles - Rifles - German & Austrian Sporting

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Seller: Elephant & Castle Fine Arms
Company: Elephant & Castle Fine Arms
Member Since: 5/22/07
State: Missouri
Zip: 65721
Country: United States
Phone: (417) 581-4570
Fax: (417) 581-1873
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers Check,Money Order

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Description:
Mannlicher Shoenauer Model 1950 Rifle
  • 6.5x54 MS caliber
  • 18.5" Carbine length barrel
  • Custom embellished by Roy Vail
  • Roy Vail was a master gunsmith & engraver from Warwick, NY (1901-1979)
  • He was maker of approximately 200 rifles and 150 shotguns
  • He was selected by West Point to refurbish a pair of George Washington's ivory and pearl studded matching pistols, which are no on display at the West Point Museum
  • He also produced shotguns for the like of Bing Crosby and President Dwight D. Eisenhower
  • In February 1950 Roy was on the cover of American Rifleman, the article notes that he was one of the few remaining gunsmiths still making complete rifles and shotguns
  • Oak leaf and border engraved
  • Very slick tuned action
  • Custom basket weave butt plate
  • Beautifully figured wood stock with cheek piece, raised and fine checkering
  • Engraved butter knife bolt handle with oak leaves
  • Custom engraved bolt and action along with action tang
  • Custom engraved trigger guard with oak leaves and acorn
  • Custom engraved floor plate with raised gold relief moose, oak leaves, and border
  • Highly polished blued sling swivels and screws
  • Color case hardened grip cap
  • Gold plate on bottom of stock with initials
  • Roy Vail signature on gold inlet into top of stock at wrist
  • Griffin & Howe side mount quick detach scope mount
  • Vintage Leupold M8-4x gold ring rifle scope with duplex cross hairs
  • Custom rear leaf sights 100-200 & 300 yards
  • Brass bead front sight, windage adjustable
  • Gold, silver, & platinum acorns & oak leafs on rear of barrel
  • Serial number 1015XX


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