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Steyr 1904 Mannlicher 8mm SN: 12358

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 300.00 USD
Steyr 1904 Mannlicher 8mm SN: 12358
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Sporterized Austrian made 'Export Model' military bolt action rifle. Caliber needs gunsmith verification, appears to be about 8mm, not marked. Attested to be 8x57J Mauser, using the older .318 bullet. No "S" mark over chamber. Features blued finish, modified military issue wood stock, 29" barrel, dovetailed blade front sight in barrel band, tangent rear sight graduated to "20.5" (slider missing the latch), en-bloc clip loading type magazine, two position safety, turned-down bolt handle with large knob, ventilated rubber recoil pad. Missing bolt stop assembly. Stock has shortened forend, added contrasting tip, commercial swivels installed, military type rear swivel machined down leaving a flat steel filler plate. Bore is good or better condition, bright with light frosting. Retains 85% blued finish with edge losses, some patina or small areas of shallow pitting. Bright metal bolt assembly is very good. Wood is good as modified, some oil staining, small gouges. Recoil pad is fair condition. Non matching bolt. Condition is NRA Very Good (as modified, parts missing) *** C&R Firearm ***