Steyr Mannlicher Model 1956 MC Carbine .243 Winchester Bolt Rifle, 1957 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,137.00
WOA#: WY240526BJ085
Make: Steyr Daimler Puch A.G., Imported by Stoeger
Model: Mannlicher Schoenauer Model 1956 MC Carbine
Serial Number: 20359
Year of Manufacture: 1957
Caliber: .243 Winchester
Action Type: Bolt Action with Internal Rotary Magazine and Double Set-Triggers
Barrel Length: 20”
Sights / Optics: The iron sights have been removed. The front checkered, ramped base is filled with a blank. The base is grooved for a hood which is not present. The rear sight boss is filled with a blank. The chamber ring and the left of the split-bridge are drilled and tapped with a one-piece Leupold base and rings holding the installed Leupold Vari-X IIc 3-9x scope with duplex reticle. The scope has some minor wear on the body with fairly clear glass.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one piece checkered walnut full stock with nosecap, capped pistol grip, Monte Carlo comb with shadow-line cheekpiece, ventilated black rubber Pachmayr recoil pad, and a sling swivel in the belly. Another swivel is mounted through the forend in front of the checkering. An after-market brown rubber cheek pad has been installed on the cheekpiece. The stock has some scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is well defined. The LOP measures 13 1/2″ and 12 1/2″ from the fronts of the triggers to the back of the recoil pad, 12 1/2″ and 11 1/2″ to the back of the wood. The pad has light wear and has hardened just slightly with age. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly with sharp rifling. There is some light erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates about 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges. There is some finish wear on the front sight base and barrel band. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with usable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good-Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is leather sling.
Our Assessment: The Mannlicher Schoenauer rifles were very popular in Europe, and were mainly made in European calibers until after WWII when they began to be imported into the United States. The Model 1900 rifle continuously evolved until the last model was developed: the Model 1961 MCA. The Model 1956 MC came about from Stoeger’s urging in order to increase sales in the United States. A tall Monte Carlo comb (hence the MC designation) with cheekpiece was added to make the rifle easier to use with a scope. This is an M1956 MC Carbine with a 20” barrel chambered in .243 Winchester. The rifle has a full-length Mannlicher style stock and is equipped with double set-triggers. It has also been equipped with both a recoil pad and a rubber cheekpad. The rifle is in Very Good-Fine condition with about 96% of its original metal finish remaining. The bore has a little erosion, but is mostly bright and the mechanics are still good. Mannlicher-Schoenauer rifles are known to have the smoothest action of any bolt action rifle, helped a little by their rotary magazine that does not drag on the bolt like the follower in a conventional magazine. Although this rifle would make someone a great lightweight deer rifle that is flat- and soft-shooting, it is also likely to catch the attention of the collectors out there. Please see our photos and good luck!
Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud
