Steyr Mannlicher M1898 Naval Trainer .22LR
Steyr Mannlicher M1898 Naval Trainer .22LR
£800.00
A MOD 1898 MANNLICHER PORTUGUESE NAVAL TRAINER .22 BOLT ACTION Ser No G579.
Metal butt plate, plain pistol grip and forend, hooded dove-tail fore sight and adjustable ramp rear sight. Front and rear sling swivels and adjustable leather sling. Manual flag safety.
Weight 7lbs 6oz. Barrel 19in, OAL 37.5in.
The Kingdom of Portugal bought about 12,500 6.5mm Mannlicher rifles and carbines from Steyr, the first batch was in 1896, for the Navy and Cavalry, and the remainder in 1898 for the Artillery.
These rifles carry “CI” crests for Carlos I of Portugal with all matching serial numbers.
In 1946 a few hundred of the Portuguese Mannlichers were adapted to fire the 5.6mm calibre (.22 Rimfire), for training purposes
This is an incredibly rare military training rifle not very often seen in the UK. It is one that is a must for collectors of military trainers.