Gentlemen,

I have some feedback from the manufacturer, A - B Tactical, about their Mannlicher Schonauer prototypes and planned production:

Quote [I think the way we are looking to make this mannlicher with the traditional full stock and short carbine barrel the rifle is likely to be in the 4 to 4.5 lb range, my own mannlicher which is a pre production prototype, proofed 1891 is only 6.25 lbs as it stands, we would also be looking to make them in the 6.5x54, 7x57, 8x57, 9.3x57 and 9.5x57 calibres rather than the traditional short action sizes, though we can make to any size required.] End Quote.

He is going to join the forums and post more details. The company also has a Martini sporter that they are launching in 2012. I shall let Al post more details.

Good hunting!