Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this bolt-action revolver for a penny-start auction, this is the Steyr Model 1886.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Steyr
Model: 1886
Serial: QQ771
Caliber: 8x56R
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 32"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hard Wood Stock
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Steyr Model 1886 is a significant late-19th-century military rifle that illustrates the rapid technological transition from single-shot blackpowder arms to repeating rifles, and it stands as an important product of Austria-Hungary’s advanced arms industry centered around Österreichische Waffenfabriks-Gesellschaft, commonly known as Steyr. Designed under the influence of Ferdinand Mannlicher’s innovative engineering concepts, the Model 1886 is a bolt-action repeating rifle that introduced the now-famous Mannlicher en-bloc clip system, allowing soldiers to load multiple rounds quickly and efficiently as a single packet inserted directly into the magazine. Chambered for the 11×58mmR blackpowder cartridge, the rifle fired a large, heavy projectile that delivered substantial stopping power by the era's standards, while its strong, well-machined action provided reliable operation under demanding field conditions. The long barrel and carefully regulated iron sights reflected contemporary military doctrine emphasizing volley fire and long-range engagements, and the rifle’s full-length wooden stock, steel barrel bands, and solid fittings gave it a robust, purposeful appearance. Though soon eclipsed by smaller-caliber, smokeless-powder designs, the Steyr Model 1886 played an important transitional role, bridging older single-shot systems and the more advanced repeating rifles that followed. Today, it is appreciated by collectors and historians as a landmark Mannlicher design that showcases both the mechanical ingenuity and high manufacturing quality that made Steyr one of the most respected arms producers of its time.
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.
Model: 1886
Serial: QQ771
Caliber: 8x56R
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 32"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hard Wood Stock
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Steyr Model 1886 is a significant late-19th-century military rifle that illustrates the rapid technological transition from single-shot blackpowder arms to repeating rifles, and it stands as an important product of Austria-Hungary’s advanced arms industry centered around Österreichische Waffenfabriks-Gesellschaft, commonly known as Steyr. Designed under the influence of Ferdinand Mannlicher’s innovative engineering concepts, the Model 1886 is a bolt-action repeating rifle that introduced the now-famous Mannlicher en-bloc clip system, allowing soldiers to load multiple rounds quickly and efficiently as a single packet inserted directly into the magazine. Chambered for the 11×58mmR blackpowder cartridge, the rifle fired a large, heavy projectile that delivered substantial stopping power by the era's standards, while its strong, well-machined action provided reliable operation under demanding field conditions. The long barrel and carefully regulated iron sights reflected contemporary military doctrine emphasizing volley fire and long-range engagements, and the rifle’s full-length wooden stock, steel barrel bands, and solid fittings gave it a robust, purposeful appearance. Though soon eclipsed by smaller-caliber, smokeless-powder designs, the Steyr Model 1886 played an important transitional role, bridging older single-shot systems and the more advanced repeating rifles that followed. Today, it is appreciated by collectors and historians as a landmark Mannlicher design that showcases both the mechanical ingenuity and high manufacturing quality that made Steyr one of the most respected arms producers of its time.
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
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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