Lot Essay
The rifle bears a Gibbs serial number and the makers have confirmed that the rifle was built by them circa 1903
Details
A 6.5mm 'Modell 1900' Mannlicher Schoenauer sporting rifle,
No. B 3625
The receiver marked 'Steyr 1902', blued finish, 'take-down' forepart, stock with pistolgrip, pistolgrip-cap (with trap) and butt-plate, sling-eyes, the barrel with ramp-mounted open-sights and block mounted bead-foresight
Weight 7lb. 4oz., 14¼in. pull, 26in. barrel, nitro proof
No. B 3625
The receiver marked 'Steyr 1902', blued finish, 'take-down' forepart, stock with pistolgrip, pistolgrip-cap (with trap) and butt-plate, sling-eyes, the barrel with ramp-mounted open-sights and block mounted bead-foresight
Weight 7lb. 4oz., 14¼in. pull, 26in. barrel, nitro proof