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1907 GREEK Contract STEYR Mannlicher-Schoenauer Model 1903 6.5 mm Rifle C&R Favorite of American Writer ERNEST HEMINGWAY
Guns International #: 101889973 Seller's Inventory #: 217229
Category: Steyr Rifles - Military Rifles - Non-US
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Description:
1907 GREEK Contract STEYR Mannlicher-Schoenauer Model 1903 6.5 mm Rifle C&R
Favorite of American Writer ERNEST HEMINGWAY
Here we present a C&R Steyr Greek Contract Mannlicher-Schoenauer Model 1903 Rifle, made circa 1907 in Steyr, Austria. The Mannlicher Schönauer is a rotary-magazine bolt-action rifle produced by Steyr Mannlicher for the Greek Army in 1903 and later used in small numbers by the Austro-Hungarian Army Post-war it was sold for civilian use.
The Mannlicher–Schönauer rifle was the main small arm for the Greek military for some of the most active years of its modern history. Greece was almost continuously in state of war between the years 1904–1922 and 1940–1948. It appears that the Greeks issued four main contracts. The original Steyr-made Model 1903 started being supplied in 1906–07 to a total of about 130,000 long rifles and carbines. This was the main weapon during the victorious Balkan Wars of 1912–13. A second batch of 50,000 rifles was ordered from Steyr in 1914, with the Model 1903/14, presenting minor improvements, most obviously the addition of a full handguard. These rifles were used for the first time in World War I. When the war broke out, the Austrians stopped the delivery of the rifles, as Greece chose to be neutral for the first three years.
Strong action. The bore shows age and is dim with good rifling. Solid stock with an expected amount of wear (dents and dings, handling wear). The rear sight, cleaning rod, rear sling swivel screw, and front barrel band spring are missing.
This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 28-1/2 inches.
Caliber: 6.5 mm Mannlicher–Schönauer
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
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$1000
#217229
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes