TR.TX.HUNTER
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Alright y'all,
This rifle has been in the family for three generations. My Grandfather said it's never been fired; for that reason my father and I have agreed it should remain unfired. That being said, as much as we love to look at it, it is a safe queen, and we would rather it be replaced with another beautiful, but more practical rifle(s) that we can take out into the woods on a rainy day and hunt with. Our idea of that would be a Model 70 Super Grade, although I am confident this rifle is worth at least 2 or 3 of those. We both agree that hunting with this 70 year old rifle is what it was designed for, but at this point, it is a piece of history that would be more valuable to a collector/someone who really appreciates a quality, in-tact Mannlicher.
What we know: We've got ourselves a Steyr Mannlicher-Schoenauer Model GK, chambered in .270 winchester. Date of manufacture is about 1951 (someone keep me honest here). The grade of walnut is unlike ANY I can find online, and I've never seen one like it in person. The checkering, blueing, Ivory inlay, swept butterknife bolt, full stock, and classic double-set triggers really set it apart. It is not drilled or tapped, which probably doesn't add or subtract from the value since most folks might want to put a magnified optic on it.
What we don't know: What on earth its value is. Like I said, we do want to sell. But I cannot for the life of me find anything to compare it to. Any mannlicher I find in 270 is very well-used, and most certainly nowhere near the grade that this rifle is.
I'm calling on y'all to help me assign an accurate value to this beauty. And anyone willing to make a serious offer, feel free to drop a message. I am located in Hubert NC. Thanks in advance.
This rifle has been in the family for three generations. My Grandfather said it's never been fired; for that reason my father and I have agreed it should remain unfired. That being said, as much as we love to look at it, it is a safe queen, and we would rather it be replaced with another beautiful, but more practical rifle(s) that we can take out into the woods on a rainy day and hunt with. Our idea of that would be a Model 70 Super Grade, although I am confident this rifle is worth at least 2 or 3 of those. We both agree that hunting with this 70 year old rifle is what it was designed for, but at this point, it is a piece of history that would be more valuable to a collector/someone who really appreciates a quality, in-tact Mannlicher.
What we know: We've got ourselves a Steyr Mannlicher-Schoenauer Model GK, chambered in .270 winchester. Date of manufacture is about 1951 (someone keep me honest here). The grade of walnut is unlike ANY I can find online, and I've never seen one like it in person. The checkering, blueing, Ivory inlay, swept butterknife bolt, full stock, and classic double-set triggers really set it apart. It is not drilled or tapped, which probably doesn't add or subtract from the value since most folks might want to put a magnified optic on it.
What we don't know: What on earth its value is. Like I said, we do want to sell. But I cannot for the life of me find anything to compare it to. Any mannlicher I find in 270 is very well-used, and most certainly nowhere near the grade that this rifle is.
I'm calling on y'all to help me assign an accurate value to this beauty. And anyone willing to make a serious offer, feel free to drop a message. I am located in Hubert NC. Thanks in advance.
