Author Topic: Mannlicher stocks (Read 889 times)

UMFAN1 · « **on:** August 27, 2003, 07:52:10 AM »

I really get a warm, fuzzy feeling over full length/mannlicher stocks. Any one here feel the same way?
Currently, I know you can buy full stocked rifles from Ruger and CZ. Is there anyone else out there making them?

eroyd · « **Reply #1 on:** August 27, 2003, 08:49:08 AM »

Saw some SAKO's not to long ago listed in a Canadian ad. Can't remember wear but they were at clearance prices.

jhm · « **Reply #2 on:** August 27, 2003, 04:07:17 PM »

umfan1 : Man you just made me sit up straight in the chair, my alltime favorite rifles with the full length stock has to be mannlicher schoenauer those were quality rifles, and beautiful as well, the new co. steyr mannlicher also made some full length stocked rifles but they didnt have that old world look and feel to me.

JIM

crow_feather · « **Reply #3 on:** August 27, 2003, 09:09:39 PM »

umfan1,

Remington custom shop makes a model seven mannlicher in the short calibers. It cost around a thousand. Of course there is the Ruger RSI in the Number 1 and the 77. Winchester made a mannlicher many many years ago after 1964. And Interarms had the Mark X Manlicher.
So many fine rifles - so little time.

wallynut · « **Reply #4 on:** August 27, 2003, 11:51:34 PM »

I know what you guys mean about the mannlicher style stocks. I recently saw a Ruger #1 Mannlicher, 7x57, nice wood, open sites and rings, and in stainless steel. Now I don't personally like stainless on rifles for apperances, but understand the extra protection. But, this rifle looked great, I just can't afford it right now. :cry:

UMFAN1 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 28, 2003, 03:27:47 AM »

I'm happy to have sparked your interests. I think the full stocked carbines are the ultimate in woods/brush hunting. Funny thing is, none of my friends or hunting buddies even have one.
Right now I'm eyeing a Ruger 77 in .308. I'd LOVE to have one of Remington's custom shop Model 7 w/ full stock in .350Rem.Mag. A little too much $ right now, but someday......

eroyd · « **Reply #6 on:** August 29, 2003, 03:26:35 PM »

Flipping through a 2000 Winchester catalog I noticed their custom shop put one out but it costed a fair bit of coin. About $26oo. For that you could probably get a real Mannlicher with one of those super slick actions and that nifty spoon shaped bolt handle.

gunnut69 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 30, 2003, 11:52:53 AM »

I love the mannlicher stock style.. I've a ruger 10/22 and a couple of CZ's a hornet and a 223. I'm going to start my son's rifle soon. It's a m96 mauser (6.5x55)with a claro walnut mannlicher stock, PME bolt shroud and safety, and Timney Featherweight deluxe trigger. Of course the bolt handle will be a modification of the traditional spoon and the grip cap and butt plate will be skeletonized steel, by me of course.. I may just buy the nose capor make my own. Right now I like the m2 model from Midway with the 'widows peak' on the bottom. I will alter the bottom metal to a hinged floorplate andI've something a bit special in mind for the trigger guard. I'm going to remove it and replace it with a shotgun style guard with the tang of the trigger guard inlet into the front side of the pistol grip.. I've been toying with the idea of a cartridge trap but will have to see how the time line works out.. Also the traps can dictate the shape and dimensions of the bottom line of the buttstock. I love the mannlicher stock style.. I have in mind a '91 Argentine, modified to replace the bottom metal with a single stack magazine and chambered in 35 Remington. The metal work on these rifles is just amazing. I would also make a few modifications to improve the gas handling capabilites of the action... slender, semi-pistol grip, mannkicher of course... now that would really make a nice woods rifle..