Dave DeLaurant
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Though they are seldom seen, the Austrian firm that manufactured the legendary Mannlicher-Schoenaur military and sporting arms also once made this rimfire Mannlicher. They were imported by Stoeger back in the 1950's when they imported the entire line of Steyr Mannlicher rifles. (Steyr being part of the company's name, as was the name of the beautiful city were they were made.)View attachment 1150130 View attachment 1150131 View attachment 1150132
Congratulations on a fine rifle!
The Steyr Zephyr -- they are indeed rare, and often sell for more than their centerfire sibling. Man At Arms for the Gun and Sword Collector ran an article about them a couple issues back.
Simpson's has one for sale at present -- for $2500:
https://simpsonltd.com/steyr-zepher-rifle-d34359/
BTW, Steyr recently introduced a new version, but most appear to be half-stocked. Nice, but not as cool as the original IMO:
https://www.steyr-arms.com/en/hunting-rifles/zephyr-ii/