Steyr WW1 Era Austrian Kropatschek-Steyr Model 1886 Portuguese Contract Tube Magazine Bolt Rifle. **UK/EU DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED** - D 5978 Bolt Action 11 mm Rifle

Alfred Ritter von Kropatschek (March 30, 1838 - 1911) was a General in the Austrian Army and a weapons designer of the late 19th century, who was responsible for several rifle and revolver designs in affiliation with the Steyr Company; these weapons were used by the armed forces of the Austrian Empire and several other nations. His rifles feature a tubular magazine under the barrel similar to a Winchester rifle. One of his designs was sold to the French Navy, and was later adapted by the French Army. Kropatschek patent weapons were used by the French Army and Navy during the First World War. This is an excellent example of a Portuguese contract Kropatschek Steyr Model 1886 rifle in calibre 8x56R, made by O.E.W.F.G. Steyr. The rifle measures 52" overall with a 32 ¼” barrel. It has an internal, 8 shot tubular magazine and the rifle cocks and dry fires. The rifle has all original undamaged woodwork which has just light bumps and bruises to be expected with age and service use. The breech is also stamped on the left hand side Mt 1886. The rifle is complete with correct sling swivels, block and blade fore sight, graduated ladder rear sight, cleaning rod and bayonet lug. The rifle has a feint manufacturers in the left hand side of the stock and is complete with its original brown leather sling. The price includes UK/EU deactivation certificate and UK delivery. D 5977