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casper50
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Bought two rifles in one Rock Island lot
#387400 - 24/10/24 08:42 PM

Mannlicher Schoenauer Model 1908 in 8x56ms. With Meopta Lovec 4x scope and canvas sling.

A. Stricker Sporting Rifle Barrel marked "A. STRICKER GR.LICHTERFELDE" on top, German proofed, light floral engraving, adjustable comb on stock. 8mm.

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lancaster
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Re: Bought two rifles in one Rock Island lot [Re: casper50]
#387402 - 25/10/24 03:19 AM

Groß Lichterfelde is since 1912 Berlin-Lichterfelde so your rifle is before.

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casper50
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Re: Bought two rifles in one Rock Island lot [Re: lancaster]
#387403 - 25/10/24 03:48 AM

Thanks Lancaster. That's nice to know.

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Re: Bought two rifles in one Rock Island lot [Re: casper50]
#387404 - 25/10/24 09:33 AM

Now THOSE are special. Sure liking my 6.5x57 with claw mounted Swarovski 4x32.
That heads-up hold is quite nice & easy to get used to. Look at the "target", snap the rifle to the shoulder & chin and looking straight through the scope instantly & on target.
Getting used to the fence post reticle.
Really nice rifles, Casper. What calibre is the bottom rifle?
guessing 8x57I.

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casper50
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Re: Bought two rifles in one Rock Island lot [Re: DarylS]
#387405 - 25/10/24 11:03 AM

They listed it as 8x57 only. Will have to measure it when I get it in hand.

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lancaster
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Re: Bought two rifles in one Rock Island lot [Re: casper50]
#387409 - 25/10/24 03:36 PM

I dare to say its a 8x57I

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casper50
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Re: Bought two rifles in one Rock Island lot [Re: lancaster]
#387410 - 25/10/24 04:03 PM

If it's pre WWI as you say I'd say you were 100% correct.

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93x64mm
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Re: Bought two rifles in one Rock Island lot [Re: casper50]
#387411 - 25/10/24 10:35 PM

Really like them both, especially the Mauser Casper!

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