Additionally this sliding piece is pushed to the rear under spring tension and can be seen sticking out from the rear of the mounting block, forming a push button. This piece slides back and forth and is held in place by two pins, the heads of which are visible on either side of the “U” cut. There is a slot cut into this block from above to allow for a bare steel piece that also has a “U” cut in it. The block is held fast to the receiver with two slotted screws, one of which you can see to the left. This is side of the mounting block for the rear scope ring. Notice the blued rectangle in the center of the frame with a “U” cut out of it. We start at the left rear of the receiver where we find this curious little mechanism (rear is to the right): So let’s get the scope off to get a look at those markings. Fortunately, this rifle was ordered with factory installed, quick disconnect scope rings. On the bottom of the magazine we find the STEYR logo and the importer/US distributor, Stoeger:Īt the top front of the receiver, there are more markings but the scope is in the way so it’s difficult to get a good shot of them.
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On the front left of the receiver we have an inspection stamp and the year of manufacture again: Next up are some markings starting with the manufacturer on the left side of the receiver:įrom left to right on the barrel left side we have an inspection stamp, nitro proof stamp and year of manufacture (1957): Ī brief look at what I consider to be a well used yet well preserved example of a Steyr Mannlicher Schoenauer Model 1956 with factory installed scope mounts and a vintage Weaver K4-F telescopic sight.įirst up are the right and left side general views of the rifle: B-ARFCOM member Probablecoltaddict picked up one of these finest bolt action sporting rifles made and and shared these great pictures.