Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this bolt-action rifle today for a penny-start auction, this is the Steyr-Daimler-Puch A.G. Original Mannlicher Schönauer Model MCA.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Steyr-Daimler-Puch A.G., Steyr
Model: Original Mannlicher Schönauer Model MCA
Serial: 37295
Date of Manufacture: 1962
Caliber: .243 Winchester
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 20"
Optics/Sights: Hooded Blade Front and Open Notch Rear with Folding Leaf
Stock/Grips: Full-Length Gloss-Finished Walnut Stock with Monte Carlo Comb, Hand-Cut Checkering, and Black Hard Rubber Buttplate
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard / The top of the receiver is marked "MADE IN AUSTRIA / Original Mannlicher Schöenauer / Mod. MCA / KAL. .243." The left side of the receiver is marked "STEYR-DAIMLER-PUCH A.G., STEYR", along with "62", indicating 1962. The left side of the barrel is marked with proof marks.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Steyr-Daimler-Puch A.G. produced the Original Mannlicher Schönauer Model MCA in Steyr, Austria, tracing its manufacturing heritage back to Josef Werndl’s founding in 1864. Developed from the original 1900 Paris Exposition design by Ferdinand von Mannlicher and Otto Schönauer, these rifles earned a global reputation as the "world's finest rifle action" and represent the final generation of classic, hand-fit Mannlicher firearms before production shifted to modern assembly-line methods in the 1970s. This rifle was manufactured in 1962, as confirmed by the “62” proof stamp on the receiver, placing it firmly within the golden era of postwar Austrian sporting rifle craftsmanship. While the Model MCA was produced in various configurations and calibers, this rifle is fitted with a 20-inch blued barrel chambered in the popular .243 Winchester cartridge, a pairing long admired for its flat trajectory and versatility in the field. Complementing the rifle’s sleek sporting profile are a hooded blade front sight and an open notch rear sight with a folding leaf, providing a refined yet practical sighting arrangement. Beneath the split rear receiver bridge lies the renowned internal rotary spool magazine system—a hallmark of the Mannlicher Schönauer design celebrated for its exceptionally smooth and reliable cartridge feeding.
Model: Original Mannlicher Schönauer Model MCA
Serial: 37295
Date of Manufacture: 1962
Caliber: .243 Winchester
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 20"
Optics/Sights: Hooded Blade Front and Open Notch Rear with Folding Leaf
Stock/Grips: Full-Length Gloss-Finished Walnut Stock with Monte Carlo Comb, Hand-Cut Checkering, and Black Hard Rubber Buttplate
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard / The top of the receiver is marked "MADE IN AUSTRIA / Original Mannlicher Schöenauer / Mod. MCA / KAL. .243." The left side of the receiver is marked "STEYR-DAIMLER-PUCH A.G., STEYR", along with "62", indicating 1962. The left side of the barrel is marked with proof marks.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Steyr-Daimler-Puch A.G. produced the Original Mannlicher Schönauer Model MCA in Steyr, Austria, tracing its manufacturing heritage back to Josef Werndl’s founding in 1864. Developed from the original 1900 Paris Exposition design by Ferdinand von Mannlicher and Otto Schönauer, these rifles earned a global reputation as the "world's finest rifle action" and represent the final generation of classic, hand-fit Mannlicher firearms before production shifted to modern assembly-line methods in the 1970s. This rifle was manufactured in 1962, as confirmed by the “62” proof stamp on the receiver, placing it firmly within the golden era of postwar Austrian sporting rifle craftsmanship. While the Model MCA was produced in various configurations and calibers, this rifle is fitted with a 20-inch blued barrel chambered in the popular .243 Winchester cartridge, a pairing long admired for its flat trajectory and versatility in the field. Complementing the rifle’s sleek sporting profile are a hooded blade front sight and an open notch rear sight with a folding leaf, providing a refined yet practical sighting arrangement. Beneath the split rear receiver bridge lies the renowned internal rotary spool magazine system—a hallmark of the Mannlicher Schönauer design celebrated for its exceptionally smooth and reliable cartridge feeding.
The crisp ignition workflow is driven by a single factory sporting trigger built for a clean, reliable break. Mechanically, the action is defined by its polished swept-back "butter-knife" bolt handle and a dual safety system featuring both a bolt-shroud wing safety and a side-slide receiver safety. The rifle is further enhanced by its full-length walnut stock, finished in a rich gloss and extending gracefully to the muzzle cap. Details such as the Monte Carlo comb, hand-cut checkering, and black hard rubber buttplate complete the rifle’s elegant European sporting character while reinforcing the refined craftsmanship for which these Austrian rifles are so highly regarded.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Additional Information
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1180508355 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-06-21 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
449 |





