I want a nice old Mannlicher-Schoenauer!

[Charger442]

I listed after a full length stocked 6.5x54 forever. You don’t exactly see them at every pawn shop in the southeast.

Saw one at a gunshow when I was in high school complete with an old (don’t remember the brand) scope and mounts. $1500.00. Someday. I thought.

Fast forward 30 years. Had a new gig with a bit more jingle in my pocket. Was at a fun store in San Antonio and saw a couple full length Mannlichers at the in of the rack in a dark corner. Asked the guy if any were 6.5x54 and how much (I’m thinking I’m gonna shell out $2500 and tell him to ship it to Tennessee!). He said yes, with original scope (again, don’t remember the brand), $4000.00. “Would you like to take a closer look?”

“No, thank you.” I replied as I felt my dreams being crushed under the weight of being a poor………

Nagles?

only shop i know of there that would have that kind of selection.

 

[postmabail]

It is listed for $1500 so I might be taking another trip up there… thanks for input @sirhrmechanic

 

[TorF]

First, Tor... Good to see you back! Been a while.

I would LOVE to see a picture of one of those. Very cool!

Cheers,

Sirhr

Can't remember if I have posted this video in another thread. If so, here it is again.
This rifle was used, and I think finished 6th, in the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne in the running deer events:

 

[Potsy]

It was back in very early ‘20, but I looked on another forum where I had inquired about decent gun stores in San Antonio, and I THINK it was Nagle’s.

 

[Rothhammer1]

From an article by Chuck Hawks:

In 1956 the Mannlicher-Schoenauer line was again updated at Stoeger's urging, this time with a Monte Carlo buttstock, producing the Model 1956-MC. The use of telescopic sights had become widespread, which accounts for the high, Monte Carlo comb. White line spacers also appeared at butt plate and grip cap on 1956-MC models. About the same time a Magnum Rifle, based on a similar but larger and stronger M-S action, was introduced. This rifle was produced only in magnum calibers and came with a 25-5/8" barrel.

 

[Rothhammer1]

(Digging up six year old threads just to posture? Or another victim of the "similar threads"?)

Why would it be considered 'posturing' to provide information?

The thread has been reawakened and some members seem to find it to be a relevant and informative exchange.

 

[Rothhammer1]

Can't remember if I have posted this video in another thread. If so, here it is again.
This rifle was used, and I think finished 6th, in the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne in the running deer events:

Now, that's different!

Verrrry interesting.