Barrel length 61 cm (24"), stock length 36,5 cm (14,5"), overall length 119 cm (47"), weight 3,9 kg, year of manufacture 1965, Austrian proof, condition 3
Barrel with raised front sight ramp and interchangeable front sight holder, folding combined rear sight and muzzle protector, adjustable target sight, single-stage trigger, wing safety with extended safety wing, receiver marked "Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG" and "Kal 7, 62 x 51", trigger guard with side mounted sling swivel, walnut stock with oval cheek piece and ventilated recoil pad, additional side sling swivels, little but typical wear on stock from sling for a biathlon.
A rare legend among the already famous Schoenauer models in itself. Created for military biathlon competitions, the Mannlicher biathlon rifles have made their place in history in a very short time due to their elegant shape, reliable ammunition feeding, limited number of pieces and precision.
Founded in 1864 by Josef Werndl as an arms factory and sawmill, it became the Österreichische Waffenfabrik ÖWG in 1869. With over 15,000 employees, ÖWG was the largest arms manufacturer in Europe. In 1626, the company became Steyr-Werke AG. The period between the two world wars was marked by several renamings and expansions, and after the Second World War, a large conglomerate was formed, which, in addition to weapons, also produced trucks, tractors, gearboxes, roller bearings, engines and the Pandur wheeled tank, until the various divisions were outsourced or sold. Some of the inventions and developments have had a lasting influence on weapons technology, including the tabernacle breech, the Mannlicher M1895 multi-loading rifle, a self-loading pistol and, of course, the world-famous Mannlicher Schoenauer hunting rifle. But also more modern systems like the SSG69, the AUG or the Monobloc continued the success story of Steyr Mannlicher until today.

Category: Repeating Rifles