Hi Norman, welcome to GCA (Gun Collectors Anonymous).

Well, i haven't heard of any issues, i can't see how with a new barrel there should be any issues further than their could have been as a 6.5x53? I haven't done a whole lot of research on them.

http://www.rathcoombe.net/sci-tech/classics/mannlicher-1895/classic_mannlicher.html

There's a stock like on this rifle here for sale right now that i am tempted by..