| Rothhammer1 |
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| 28/11/24 01:31 PM |
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Re: Mannlicher description help
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I picked this rifle up for some work I did and need to find out what I have, these are not in my area of expertise by any means but always wanted one. I also need a stock as it came with out one, it was picked up at an estate sale so no telling what happened to it. I was told that it is a 9.5 x 57
I was going to reply to this last night but cannot seem to log in to NE on my other computer. Each time I try it simply 'loops' to 'login'. Works fine with this machine, however.
Other members have provided some good advice. You have come to the right place.
Some points already made:
- M1910 Mannlicher Schoenauers were originally chambered for 9.5X57. If your receiver is unaltered that will be the chambering. Don Z's advice to have the chamber cast is spot on, however, as this may have already been someone's 'project'. You do have Austrian (original), British, and German proofs. Many M1910s were Take Down Models (more on that later) which were popular among the British trade so many were British proofed after the Austrian proofs. The Cordite load for 9.5X57 should be 43 grains which is consistent with '375 EX' which is abbreviation for .375 Nitro Express Rimless' as the Brits called the 9.5X57 cartridge. That line should read, 'Cordite 43 - 270 MAX' which indicates a maximum load of 43 grains Cordite with 270 grain projectile.
Your mark of C 9.5 is further verification that it was originally chambered for the 9.5X57 cartridge, Npv is the 'nitro proof' mark for Vienna, '9425.20' indicates the 9,425th arm to be nitro proofed at Vienna in 1920.
- Marrakai is spot - on accurate, here. Take Down Models have the slotted tang which should not be present on any other rifle or stutzen (full stocked carbine) but, as noticed by self last night and posted by Marrakai, there should be a sizeable semi circular slot at rear of magazine well to engage a 'moon shaped' pawl on the take down lever, though, which does not show in photos. Is it present? The forend band with tab looks proper for a TD model as well, through which a forend pin would pass. The take down lever itself mounts to the trigger guard on a TD.
My images are stored on another computer which, for some reason, is not allowing me to sign in to NE. When (if?) I sort that out I'll provide images.
Meanwhile, you may find this link to be rather informative;
Mannlicher Schoenauer AH