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I am, so far, the proud owner of a recently aquired Mannlicher C.G. Hanael. This one in my long desired 9x57 Mauser. It has some unusual aspects and seems to have some history and questions of where and when it was made and used. I do believe it in most part all original but maybe a suprise or two.
I will have photos later when I have a working camera again. I will post some unsolved "proof" markings and as some questions as to why some would be on the rifle (carbine?) and what may be some meanings. The condition is very good with some use wear for it's age. I believe this was a working and used hunting rifle and may have been custom for the owner along the way. Oddly, 21 inch barrel, Germanic rifle stock configuration with very nice checkering and schable forend and side panels. half octogon and half round barrel with integral rib that ends in a peried ramp with pinned bead blade. Notched on the striker for the Rigby style peep (this was missing but I happen to have one!). Double set trigger and steel butt plate.
All the serials numbers match through out the metal and would. Including the set triggers.
I am excited to see more and shoot the rifle. I have slugged the bore and am surprised to have a .359 bore and not a .354-.356. I will need to see if a .358 diameter bullet and neck will chamber. More to come.
'88

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"A hunter should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everthing goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong." 88MauSporter

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