| Rothhammer1 |
| (.400 member) |
| 06/05/21 04:37 PM |
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Re: Model 1924 Sequoia
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"""The receiver was manufactured no later than 1926, as it is marked Oesterr. Waffenfabr,- Ges. Steyr on the left rail. ""
My " British Sequoia " marked the same....proofed in 1928.
Just 36 numbers away from that above.
Perhaps a look underneath may help.
Best
Eric
The name of OWGS was changed to Steyr Werke AG in 1926 and was reflected as such on MS receivers manufactured after the change.
The pathways taken by 'Sequoia' marked receivers and finished rifles / stutzen from manufacture to sale are varied.
It seems the Sequoia Importing Company bit off far more than they could chew and large quantities of receivers, rifles, stutzen, intended for their use were eventually sold through other venues over a period of years.
A comprehensive study of the 'Sequoia Mannlicher' history would be a very worthwhile endeavor if one could find enough accurate and relevant research material to make a good work of it.