Greetings from the Cradle of the Confederacy

[Hummer]

Was looking around for information on very old Steyr Mannlicher Schoenauer Carbines and found the most information on this site.
While not a hunter I have a unique history in the weapons engineering area for US Army and I was a Small Arms and Ammunition Test Director at Aberdeen Proving Ground.
I was tapped to test the first Russian AK74 rifle brought into the US in 1982 and was also the Test Director for the M16A1E1 rifle adopted as M16A2 by USMC and then US Army and now many others.

I have been loading ammo for 1905 and 1910 Mannlichers since early 80s as well as fabrication brass for them.
I was a member of the US Palma Rifle Team in 1976 and made friends with several of South African shooters and we had a great time together.

 

[Ridgewalker]

Hummer, welcome to the AH forum! Your experience sounds like you have had some fun testing!

 

[AfricaHunting.com]

Welcome to AH Hummer! Glad to have you with us.

 

[Uncle Sauce]

Welcome Hummer!

 

[cpr0312]

Welcome aboard!

 

[BRICKBURN]

Welcome to AH.
Glad to have you here adding to the knowledge base.

 

[Brian Rothhammer]

Was looking around for information on very old Steyr Mannlicher Schoenauer Carbines and found the most information on this site.

Welcome aboard.

Did you have any particular questions regarding the MS? I may know the answers or be able to direct you to them.
Have you viewed these threads?:
https://www.africahunting.com/threads/1903-mannlicher-schoenauer-6-5x54-questions.44736/

https://www.africahunting.com/threads/mannlicher-schönauer-prewar-m1900-m1903-m1905-m1908-m1910-m1924-m1925-or-high-velocity.47277/

Another 'site you may enjoy is: http://forums.**NOT**PERMITTED**.com/postlist.php?Cat=0&Board=mannlicher

 

[Velo Dog]

Hello Hummer,

Khomas Highland Hunting Safaris of Namibia, welcomes you to the greatest forum on earth.

Cheers,
Velo Dog.

 

[Nyati]

Welcome to AH !

 

[CAustin]

Welcome to AH sir!

 

[nztimb]

Giday Hummer and welcome to the A H forums

 

[Shootist43]

Hummer, I'm very glad you joined us. This forum includes shooters as well. Please feel free to chime in any time you like.

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

Welcome to AH.

 

[enysse]

Welcome to AH!

 

[CBH Australia]

Welcome from Australia.

 

[mark-hunter]

Welcom, sir, to this great forum! Looking fwd to your participation!

 

[riflepermits.com]

Welcome to AH Hummer. Nice to have you as part of our community. Enjoy the forum, it's very addicting!

 

[Hummer]

Rather doubt I will be coming to see you since I am now 73 haha

 

[Pron]

Welcome to this great forum @Hummer! Enjoy the site!

 

[micbo]

Welcome to AH and the posting side Hummer! Nice to have you part of our community and enjoy the forum.