Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this awesome bolt-action rifle today for a penny start auction, this is the Steyr Mannlicher Schoenauer Model 1961 MCA!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Steyr
Model: Mannlicher Schoenauer Model 1961 MCA
Serial: 33928
Date of Manufacture: 1961 (According to the "61" date code stamp)
Caliber: .30-06
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 22"
Optics/Sights: Redfield 1" tube 3x-9x optic
Stock/Grips: Monte Carlo walnut stock with checkered pistol grip and forearm
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard / Top of the Receiver is marked " Made in Austria - Original - Mannlicher - Schoenauer - Mod MCA- Kal 30-06.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Model: Mannlicher Schoenauer Model 1961 MCA
Serial: 33928
Date of Manufacture: 1961 (According to the "61" date code stamp)
Caliber: .30-06
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 22"
Optics/Sights: Redfield 1" tube 3x-9x optic
Stock/Grips: Monte Carlo walnut stock with checkered pistol grip and forearm
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard / Top of the Receiver is marked " Made in Austria - Original - Mannlicher - Schoenauer - Mod MCA- Kal 30-06.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The world-famous line of Mannlicher-Schönauer hunting rifles and carbines, designed by Ferdinand Ritter von Mannlicher and Otto Schönauer, began with the Model 1903 and was produced until 1971. Throughout this time, Steyr, the prestigious Austrian gun-making concern, owned the exclusive rights to manufacture and sell Mannlicher-Schönauer rifles.
The eventual demise of what had been called "The World's Finest Rifle" was brought about by a rapid rise in the cost of manufacture during the 1960s, particularly the cost of the hours of hand labor required to manufacture these rifles. In addition, the proliferation of telescopic sights after the end of the Second World War negatively affected the popularity of Mannlicher-Schönauer rifles. Although both Steyr and Stoeger, their US importer, made every effort to downplay it in their advertising, the fact is that these rifles can be awkward to scope. The position of the bolt handle and the split rear receiver ring that help to make the action operate so smoothly also prevent the use of conventional, top mounted, scope bases.
The Mannlicher-Schönauer bolt action repeaters were improved, without changing the basic design, many times during their long production life. Recognized models include the Model 1903, Model 1905, Model 1908, Model 1910, Model 1924 (High Velocity Sporting Rifle), Model 1950, Model 1952, Model 1956-MC, Magnum Rifle and Model 1961-MCA. In addition, there were variations of all of these and special European models. The two most significant features remained the Mannlicher turn-bolt action and the Schönauer rotary drum magazine. (Hence the name, "Mannlicher-Schönauer.") From 1903 until civilian production was interrupted prior to the beginning of WW II, the German Mauser Model 98 and the Austrian Mannlicher-Schönauer were the preeminent bolt action hunting rifles in the world.
The Model 1956-MC had a high Monte Carlo comb intended for use with telescopic sights, which effectively prevented the use of the supplied iron sights. This high comb drew complaints from traditionalists. A much more modest Monte Carlo comb, designed for use with iron and telescopic sights, was introduced in the final Model 1961-MCA, the Carbine version. Another minor change was moving the auxiliary safety from the right rear of the receiver to a slider on the top tang. The 1961-MCA was drilled and tapped for Redfield SR-MS scope bases (finally!). Otherwise, the 1956 and 1961 models were identical. Even the change in the Model 1961-MCA safety was not immediate, and early Model 1961-MCA rifles retained the old style of safety. The 1961 MCA Carbines were made until all Mannlicher-Schönauer rifles were discontinued in 1971.
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.
The Model 1956-MC had a high Monte Carlo comb intended for use with telescopic sights, which effectively prevented the use of the supplied iron sights. This high comb drew complaints from traditionalists. A much more modest Monte Carlo comb, designed for use with iron and telescopic sights, was introduced in the final Model 1961-MCA, the Carbine version. Another minor change was moving the auxiliary safety from the right rear of the receiver to a slider on the top tang. The 1961-MCA was drilled and tapped for Redfield SR-MS scope bases (finally!). Otherwise, the 1956 and 1961 models were identical. Even the change in the Model 1961-MCA safety was not immediate, and early Model 1961-MCA rifles retained the old style of safety. The 1961 MCA Carbines were made until all Mannlicher-Schönauer rifles were discontinued in 1971.
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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Return Policy
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