Mannlicher Schoenauer 1903 Halfstock Value?

[Fallschirmjaeger]

I was recently offered a halfstock MS 1903 by a gentleman for some guns I was selling. It has been drilled for a side mount unfortunately with no mount. I have not seen the gun, so I do not know if it is a take down rifle or not. I'm also unsure of the of the condition, but he stated it was in very good condition. The gentleman is also unsure of the value of the gun, but offered it to me as trade for one or possible two of my guns. I understand that the information provided is very limited, but would anyone have an idea of the basic value of one of these in the U.S.?

 

[MS 9x56]

I was recently offered a halfstock MS 1903 by a gentleman for some guns I was selling. It has been drilled for a side mount unfortunately with no mount. I have not seen the gun, so I do not know if it is a take down rifle or not. I'm also unsure of the of the condition, but he stated it was in very good condition. The gentleman is also unsure of the value of the gun, but offered it to me as trade for one or possible two of my guns. I understand that the information provided is very limited, but would anyone have an idea of the basic value of one of these in the U.S.?

Need a little more information. When was the rifle proofed?I am assuming it is a 6.5x54.

 

[Fallschirmjaeger]

Yes it's in 6.5x54. I am not sure on the proof date until I see it.

 

[MS 9x56]

Any Mannlicher Schoenhauer is worth at minimum $1000. Pre ww1 rifles $1500.

 

[Kynoch2015]

Has a pad been added, or wood or metal redone? If so, detract for that. Make sure any leaf site or the set screw for the double set triggers is present. Got burned on the later without catching it - almost unattainium. Plus if peep site, cleaning rod in the butt plate trap door or English name on the barrel. Bore condition should be checked. These are great guns! true classics.

 

[Boone66]

I think it's really hard to figure a price without the gun, so much could be wrong, and then so much could be right, too add value. Bore and throat condition is a must, then comes the exterior and bonus pieces, to determine where it falls. Like any fine gun, condition is king.

 

[Fallschirmjaeger]

Unfortunately, it turned out that it was a Greek sporterized rifle and I already have one of those projects. I'm sorry to waste everyone's time. As a consolation, here are some pictures of my 1903 stutzen...

 

[MS 9x56]

Had the same thing happen to me. Went expecting to see a 1903 but there was a Greek conversion. I admit to being an MS snob and am only interested in pre 1924 models.