Steyr Mannlicher Model L .243 Winchester Bolt Action Rifle & Swarovski 1975
SOLD FOR: $1675
LSB#: 220219JN023
Make: Steyr Mannlicher
Model: L
Serial Number: 65197
Year of Manufacture: 1975
Caliber: .243 Winchester
Action Type: Bolt Action, Double Set-Trigger, Detachable Magazine
Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “STEYR, GRAND RAPIDS, MI” and “243 Win.” The left side of the receiver is marked with the Steyr logo, “STEYR” in an oval with crosshairs and “STEYR-DAIMLER-PUCH A.G. STEYR MANNLICHER MOD. L.” The right side of the receiver is marked “MADE IN AUSTRIA” behind the ejection port and in front with the serial number “65197”, two proof marks and “75”. The right of the barrel shank is also marked with the same proofs and date code. The right of the barrel is marked “ONORMM3170STLF3”. The bottom of the bolt handle is marked “97” and with two Austrian proofs.
Barrel Length: 26″
Sights / Optics: There is no provision for iron sights. Two-piece bases and rings are installed on the top of the receiver holding a Swarovski Habicht 6 Nova with #4 reticle. The scope has a few minor marks in the body with clear glass, in Fine-plus condition.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a one-piece skip-line checkered walnut with capped pistol grip, monte carlo comb with cheekpiece, ventilated brown rubber Steyr recoil pad and sling studs front and rear. The stock has no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 14 1/4″ and 13 1/4″ from the fronts of the triggers to the back of the recoil pad. The pad has minor wear and is still supple. Overall, the stock is in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is some light wear on the polymer trigger guard assembly. The metal has no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Excellent 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: The rifle comes with one 5-round rotary magazine and the Swarovski scope as described. The magazine has light operational wear with intact feed lips and a strong spring.
Our Assessment: This Mannlicher-Schoenauer Model L is essentially a commercial variant of their SSG 69 sniper rifle. The receiver is a little lighter and the rifle is equipped with a handsome skip-line checkered walnut stock, but has the same quality hammer-forged barrel of the SSG. This example is chambered for .243 Winchester, which will make it suitable for both hunting as well as target shooting. This rifle will make someone smile every time they pull it out of the safe. Please see our photos and good luck!