1903 Mannlicher Help

[bcs1996]

I would really like the cooking piece peep site, for my 1905, anyone have any leads on one.

Would it be the same as the 1903 Greek? If so https://www.sarcoinc.com/greek-mannlicher-cocking-piece/ they are here. I was just looking for one myself. I didn't want to drill my only to add a peep sight.

 

[Brian Rothhammer]

Many times a feed problem can be fixed with attention to cartridge overall length. Longer is better.

Proper length is essential, as is projectile of proper dimensions.

Not too short, not too long, enough 'meat' where needed to engage magazine race.

 

[Brian Rothhammer]

As long as you use round nose bullets you will not have any feeding issues. This rifle is the best stalking and still hunting rifle ever designed. Commercial ammo is still available from Norma and Privi I believe. The wood on the pictured rifle is outstanding. They are not easily scoped by design as scopes were not in wide usage at the time of their design. If you are willing to deal with the open sight issue you will own a piece of history that has still not been improved upon for its intended purpose. I am the proud owner of a model 1905 In 9x56 MS made in 1921. I have taken deer and wild boar with it.

Can I 'Like' this one again?

 

[Brian Rothhammer]

The Mannlicher-Schönauer is a thoroughbred; the action should be completely smooth, but it does demand cartridges made to precise dimensions.

So very well stated.

 

[Brian Rothhammer]

The only cure is another MS. My personal preference is for the pre 1924 models.

I am 'Jonesin' a bit for an original Sequoia.

If that and a decent WW1 'Artillery Luger' were to show up side by side I suppose I'd just have to buy both.

 

[Brian Rothhammer]

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Sorry for missing the thread at the time, here is the cartridge length and specs for the RWS load

They feed very smoothly.

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Original Eley drawing shows cartridge overall length of 3.06 inch.

 

[Brian Rothhammer]

From what I can see in the two photos, this appears to be a Haenel-Mannlicher not an MS1903. The Schnabel fore end, barrel lug, octagon barrel, and receiver lug thru-bolt are classic of Haenels. There also appears to be "cheeks" on the stock but they have been sanded down with the refinish. Please see this article in Gun Digest by Terry Weiland: https://gundigest.com/gun-reviews/early-german-bolt-action-sporters-set-standard

In any case, you have yourself a beautiful rifle!

A Haenel Mauser