Oh man, this one hurt when it got away!

Dave DeLaurant · Jul 29, 2022

Nice scope, good chambering, and killer price -- I called just after someone else got it.

https://simpsonltd.com/steyr-mannlicher-model-ms-1950-z52915/

I guess this one stays on my bucket list awhile longer.

Jim Watson · Jul 29, 2022

Pretty little thing. How common is 8x57 Mauser vs 8x56 Mannlicher in guns that late?

Dave DeLaurant · Jul 29, 2022

Good question; not a clue.

Jim Watson · Jul 29, 2022

A real 8x56 MS 1908 would be a challenge to feed. Mauser or US calibers a lot easier to manage.

earlthegoat2 · Jul 29, 2022

I need a website like that but only sells left handed rifles.

robin banks · Jul 30, 2022

Dave DeLaurant said:
Nice scope, good chambering, and killer price -- I called just after someone else got it.

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https://simpsonltd.com/steyr-mannlicher-model-ms-1950-z52915/

I guess this one stays on my bucket list awhile longer.

what a beautiful rifle

1948CJ2A · Jul 30, 2022

I dig the double-set trigger. Cool old rifle, sorry you missed out on it.

Mosin77 · Jul 30, 2022

What’s the difference between the 1950 model and earlier iterations?

Dave DeLaurant · Jul 30, 2022

Mosin77 said:
What’s the difference between the 1950 model and earlier iterations?

Some variations were introduced after WWII with a swept bolt handle and a couple of different stock shapes. Some white line spacers even crept into production -- not as much to my tastes.

The present example from Simpsons could pass for pre-war, which is part of the reason I wanted it so. The only thing better would have been a full-stocked carbine version, as long as I'm dreaming.

Skylerbone · Jul 31, 2022

Almost criminal such a rifle would be sold for a pittance (relatively speaking). Many were made, more will show up, best wishes on nabbing the next one.

P89DCSS · Jul 31, 2022

Today I learned that a double set rifle trigger exists and it's purpose.

MEHavey · Jul 31, 2022

earlthegoat2 said:
I need a website like that but only sells left handed rifles.

That's rather sinister of you...
Don`cha think?

Dr T · Jul 31, 2022

Ouch!!! It reminds me of the Full Stock MS in 257 Roberts with double set triggers I came across in the local Cabelas for $750 about a half dozen years ago. But it didn't have the scope mount so I hesitated too long ...

Dave DeLaurant · Jul 31, 2022

Dr T said:
Ouch!!! It reminds me of the Full Stock MS in 257 Roberts with double set triggers I came across in the local Cabelas for $750 about a half dozen years ago. But it didn't have the scope mount so I hesitated too long ...

Simpson's still has a classic Winchester M70 pre-64 with Unertl scope in 257 Bob -- only it's 4x that price:

https://simpsonltd.com/winchester-pre-64-model-70-c52638/

redneck2 · Jul 31, 2022

P89DCSS said:
Today I learned that a double set rifle trigger exists and it's purpose

I’ve got two with set triggers. One is a CZ 453 Varminter with a single set. Pull for regular action, push forward until it sets, then you have a set that can literally go down to a couple ounces

The other is a double set on a modern replica of an 1850 Hatfield, .50 caliber muzzle loader

Oh man, this one hurt when it got away!

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