Cartridges and brass in that caliber are still available (but never on sale) and there is plenty of reloading data for it (IMR 4064 works well with all original M-S calibers). The rifle was restyled for commercial sale in 1903 in the same caliber. Neither does the Italian Mannlicher Carcano). (Note that earlier Mannlichers, such as the 1895, have absolutely no parts in common with these guns. Many of the internal parts for the Greek gun interchange with the early commercial M-S’s. In addition, the split rear ring makes it difficult to mount a scope. However, it is less strong than equivalent Mausers and early models were limited to about 45,000psi. The placement of the handle (between the rings) is considered part of the reason that the M-S bolt is so smooth. The rear receiver ring was split (on top center) so that the bolt handle could pass through it. It had a rotary magazine and was chambered for the 6.5x54 M-S cartridge. The original gun that we now recognize as the classic Mannlicher-Schoenauer (M-S) was created in 1900 for the Greek Military. The one without the “e” usually has an “umlaut” over the “o”, though. To start out with, both the spelling Schoenauer and Schönauer are commonly used. The following a brief history of the Mannlicher-Schoenauer to the best of my knowledge: The spool magazines are absolute artwork in steel.
How strong/durable are they? The later examples (50/52/56/61) should certainly be up to 1903-level 30-06 pressures (50K PSI, 150 grainers at 2740 FPS or so), assuming good condition and reasonable care. Examples in all-original trim will induce sticker shock in most cases. If you don't mind the extra holes, decent deals can be had on the drilled & tapped M/S rifles. To rabid M/S collectors, a drilled receiver to accept a scope sight (Pachmayr, Griffin & Howe) detracts considerably from their value. Ths last example does not use the spool-type magazine, and has the staggered/vertical 5-round box mag of the K-98 Mauser et al. I have prior time with a M-1903 in 6.5 x 54 M/S-a 1908 in 8 x 56 M/S-and still have a G98/40 "Mountain Carbine" in 8 x 57 JS. It will show a bar to click on-"Mannlicher Characteristics". At the home page, click on "About Mannlichers". One site with an overview of the subject is run by the Mannlicher Collectors' Association.
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