Mannlicher Model 1956

[Wompinblazer]

Hey there!

I recently inherited a Mannlicher Model 1956 (30-06) and am having a very difficult time finding any info on it. Hoping yall can point me in a good direction to find more information on specifics and maybe even a ballpark figure on what it would go for if I wanted to offload or trade it out for something different.

Wanted to also know if any of you have experience with these rifles and if so, what the experience was like. I want to take it out and put a few rounds down range, but want to get it checked out by a decent smith before I do anything like that.

Any help is greatly appreciated! TIA

 

[1recluse]

Pictures always help when your soliciting help.

 

[Wompinblazer]

Pictures always help when your soliciting help.

Yeah, going to get them uploaded tonight.

I can tell you its a half stock, dual trigger model. No optics and doesnt appear to have a mount for any optics. Will get some shots on here in a bit.

 

[Wompinblazer]

Here are some shots

 

[Wompinblazer]

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[Wompinblazer]

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[tedster]

Mannlicher Schoenauer, Austria. It tells you right there Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG, Steyr Austria.
There are some on Guns International, take a look.
Ferdinand Ritter von Mannlicher and Otto Schönauer. Wikipedia has some info.

 

[Wompinblazer]

Mannlicher Schoenauer, Austria. It tells you right there Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG, Steyr Austria.
There are some on Guns International, take a look.
Ferdinand Ritter von Mannlicher and Otto Schönauer. Wikipedia has some info.

Thank you for the info. I've been checking around and see wildly differing price points and a boat load of combinations (single trigger full stock, dual triggers full stock no mounts, dual triggers half stock with expensive glass, single trigger half stock with deeper walnut finish, etc) and cant really nail down what sets these rifles apart from each other.

I have zero experience with hunting rifles, let alone Austrian hunting rifles. Know anyone who might be looking for one?

 

[tedster]

Thank you for the info. I've been checking around and see wildly differing price points and a boat load of combinations (single trigger full stock, dual triggers full stock no mounts, dual triggers half stock with expensive glass, single trigger half stock with deeper walnut finish, etc) and cant really nail down what sets these rifles apart from each other.

I have zero experience with hunting rifles, let alone Austrian hunting rifles. Know anyone who might be looking for one?

History runs pretty deep on Mannlicher. Maybe he could be considered in similar ways as Colt, Smith & Wesson, etc. Certainly a pioneer in the field of firearms.
If you really want to unload the rifle, look for auction houses. If you feel unsure about the value, make a list with all the details about the gun, including pitting on the stock, condition of the barrel, blueing etc. The more the better. It may not be a quick turn around, but ultimately I think you should get a decent dollar for it.
It's a nice piece and it's chambered in an American caliber. That should help.

 

[sandsnow]

Nice rifle