Mannlicher Stocks????

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The Sako mannlicher carbine was available in left hand models, in both the early L61 and the later L691. They have been out of production since 1996, but some nice examples are still around.

Sauer still makes their 202 Stutzen in a left hand version, and may also make the model 90 as well. However, these cost about 2x the price of a Sako.
 
Model 1903 Takedown Mannlicher Schoenauer

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I like my 1903 Mannlicher Schoenauer in 6.5 M-S

Aloha Tinker,

Here's a photo of my Grandfathers Model 1903 Takedown Mannlicher Schoenauer with a Leopard kill, circa 1933 Malaya. I believe it's an 8mm. Unfortunatley for me it was willed to my little brother, leather case, scope, original ammo and all.

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I have the little Ruger .22 rifle with the Mannlicher stock. I don't know why they appeal to me, but I always wanted one. I suppose it's sort of exotic or European looking. I like it, but I don't think it has any practical advantages. My understanding is that the Austrian emperor liked to use his rifle as a walking stick.
 
My FS CZ 308 shoots GI ball and Core-lokt under an inch at 100 yds. Hogs tremble in fear. Got deer and hog last week. Love it. You will not be disappointet. I suggest you get an xtra magazine.
 
winchester mannlicher

here is a pic of my mannlincher...winchester model 70 made in 1970 30-06
 
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Acuracy advantage = no, Class and looks advantage = yes++++++++++++++++
 
This is my 550 Full Stock. I stripped the factory finish and refinished it with Tung Oil.

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The gun is accurate but I would like it better with an after-market peep sight (can't find one). It's quick to shoulder and the hogback stock is a good fit to the shoulder/cheek piece which make the sights easy to pick up. It's well balanced and the single set trigger is a dream come true. You will not be disappointed.
 
I own a CZ 452 in 22lr with a Manlicher stock, it is now my favorite gun (sometimes, I have a few favorites) and a few milsurps which are similar. Actually I'm kinda in love with full-length stocks, they are just fantastic.

As far as advantages, I find the full length stock to be a HUGE improvement when shooting offhand, the weight is better balanced away from the body and it's easier to settle the crosshairs/sights on target. A heavy barrel will duplicate this, but not with the panache.
 
I have a mossberg .22LR with a mannlicher stock. It is a supremely accurate rifle and really looks nice. As was said in another reply , if the stock is inletted properly it doesn't affect accuracy. However, I have noticed that quality work is conspicuously absent in modern guns. I would look VERY closely at any new mannlicher stocked rifle. It takes hand work and craftsmanship to properly inlet a stock.:(
 
Are full stocks like these less than desirable for scopes? are they better suited for peep or open sights? I would want to scope a cz550 fs, but if its not suitable for a scope, I wouldnt want to get one, opinions?
 
I seem to have a habit of making a short story long but, the skinny on Model 70 Mannlicher Style Rifles, 7004. it is first necessary to identify the rifle in question. Roughly, Winchester made +/- 2401 of these Model 70 Mannlicher Style 7004 ("rack" rifles). A few mannlicher stocked Model 70 rifles of variations and caliber...special orders... were made in Winchester's Custom Shop and by a few outside contractors. To address the issue , they are not included. Also, any "after market" conversions were made with mannlicher stocks. Beware, counterfeit stocks are being manufactured today and are represented as "rare finds". Original 7004 receivers were picked off line and the serial number was hand etched onto the bolt. In the first year of "official production" (1968) the bolt handles were smooth. From then on the bolt handles were knurled.

Many features of the original stocks and metal are easy to identify it you know what to look for. For instance, an original M70 7004 never had "lightweight" or "carbine" stamped on the barrel. The original stocks were made by Fajen.... ALL OF THEM!! however, the current production stock is made on a copy-cat jig and even to an experienced eye, is difficult to pick out. It is no trick, using a featherweight or carbine post 64, to cut the barrel, refit an after market stock and claim it is an original.

The serial number test for the date and style of manufacture is inconclusive . I have original appearing mannlicher style rifles with serial numbers indicating dates of manufacture from 1966 through 1974. In my attempt to focus the caliber mix, I believe the quantitys are as follows: 30-06 = 1204, .270=593, .243=387, .308=217. This information has no published basis but if you contact me, I can share with you the sources from which it was derived.

This is the best information I have based on the 40 years I have followed this rifle. I will continue searching until it can eventually be verified or disproved.

Interestingly, The rifles were not a "HOT ITEM". The reason? Perhaps the European styling was not popular after the Cold War. For whatever reason, Winchester sent about half of these rifles to overseas markets. Therefore only about half the rifles remain in the U.S.. I have catalogs showing, in addition to the U.S., they were marketed in Europe, Canada, and Australia.This could suggest that the Model 70, Mannlicher Style Rifles (Model 7004) remaining in the U.S. represent the most scarce group of production rifles ever made by Winchester. For additional information or simple palaver, feel free to contact Steve. [email protected]
 
I bought the Ruger 10/22 International because of the Mannlicher. I had a standard 10/22 but it was so light at the muzzle it was unstable for me.

The Mannlicher adds just the right amount of heft.
 
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