The 1903 Mannlicher–Schönauer carbine's light recoil, familiar iron sights-similar to those of the Mannlicher M1895 graduated up to 2000 m-and its quick-handling properties brought it widespread praise. The rifle was manufactured to a high standard and was made with tight tolerances, raising costs but improving reliability and durability. The rotary magazine contributed to the smooth feeding and high rate of fire without jamming. The 6.5×54mm MS cartridge had traits of a hunting round even though it had a projectile with a rounded point, it was ballistically efficient, improving accuracy at moderate ranges. The weight was around 3.75 kg, the magazine capacity was five rounds and was fed by a stripper clip system, or by single rounds if need arose. The Greek Army requested two main versions, one long rifle of 1230 mm (this length is the total length of the arm, not the barrel) length and a carbine of 950 mm (length of arm, not barrel) length for use by cavalry and non-infantry troops. Their specifications may have dictated some of the rifle's characteristics. While small sporting concerns, such as William Evans of London, purchased actions for their rifles, only the Greek Army expressed interest in the design for military use. The original design, introduced at the World Fair as the Model 1900, allowed the development of either service or sport versions depending on market response. Mannlicher–SchönauerĦ.5×54mm Mannlicher–Schönauer (military and Model 1903)ĩ.5×57mm Mannlicher–Schönauer (Model 1910)ģ0-06 Springfield.
Mannlicher schoenauer Location: Steyr, Austria Military models and their history, technical data, descriptions and prices see Standard Catalog of Military Firearms under 'Austria-Hungary'. Listed for 10 years, that model is number 5 in relative rarity, but, individual calibers will surely take the lead in overall rarity.
As a group, the Magnum models probably make up the bulk of the true rarities among Mannlicher-Schenauers.
The latest observed proof date for a post WWII Mannlicher-Schoenauer is 1971, with rumors of 1972.
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