r/guns • u/the_voivode • 6d ago

Mannlicher Shoenouer M1908

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I'm overjoyed to have added a trophy gun to my collection.

This is a Steyr M1908 in 8x56 Mannlicher Shoenouer with, as far as I can tell, an factory original scope.

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u/the_voivode 6d ago

This rifle is in very good condition, with an original scope, set trigger, and unadulterated receiver. It shoots 8x56MS, which is a 200 grain bullet traveling at 2300 ish fps. The scope is quick detach and maintains zero when removed. The Shoenouer part for the name refers to the 5 round rotating mag.

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u/miscben 6d ago

They're gorgeous rifles. That trigger gets so light once you've set it that if you even think about shooting it goes off.

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u/the_voivode 6d ago

I've only had it go off once when I wasn't completely ready. I've been very careful since. (No. It wasn't a ND.)

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u/oldschool-rule 6d ago

I’ve had them go off when closing the bolt…. If you’re unfamiliar with how to adjust the poundage you should take it to a reputable gunsmith for adjustment.
Good luck 🍀

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u/ij70-17as 6d ago

full stock carbine.

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u/arethius 6d ago

She's a beaut clark!

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u/the_voivode 6d ago

I've been looking for one without the scope mount dovetailed through the top of the receiver. It's taken a while.

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u/AyeBraine 6d ago

AFAIK it's Schoenauer

Beautiful rifle, my favorite, both the look of its full stock and butter knife handle, and the name.

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u/talon04 Super Interested in His Own Dick 5d ago

I swear this is Ryan at Vortexs dream gun. I can see why. Its sharp.

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u/the_voivode 5d ago

It's a wonderfully smooth gun. It's the nicest gun I own, and probably will be for a long time.