Item:
ON9870

Original Portuguese Kropatschek M.1886 Light Infantry Carbine with Sling made by ŒWG Steyr - Matching Serial D441

Item Description

Original Item: One Only. In 1886 ALFRED VON KROPATSCHEK designed an 8mm rimmed cartridge rifle that became the fore runner to the French LEBEL. Known as the 1886 Kropatschek Rifle it's big customer was PORTUGAL. Production lasted from 1886 until 1898, however many saw service in the First World War and later in the Spanish Civil War of the 1930's. Kropatschek's rifles used a tubular magazine (constructed of nickel-plated steel) of his design, of the same type used in the German Mauser Gewehr 1871/84 and the Japanese Type 22 Murata. While designed for black powder, the Kropatschek action proved to be strong enough to handle smokeless powder.

Our example is an excellent condition short rifle version also known as a ligth carbine called the Carabina de Caçadores 8 mm m/1886: 8 mm Light Infantry Carbine. It is fitted with a 25" barrel and a full tube magazine under the barrel. Ours is marked M.1886 and :- Œ.W.F.G. STEYR 1886 for Österreichische Waffenfabriksgesellschaft, (ŒWG, Austrian Arms-Manufacturing Company), also commonly referred to as Steyr Werke. Steyr is an Austrian City just outside Vienna and at the time was the home of the entire Austrian arms production. They made Kropatschek rifles under contract for shipment to Portugal.

Serial number D441 is on the barrel, receiver, and all parts of the bolt. Offered in very good condition with sling swivels and original cleaning rod present. Bore is in excellent condition with a bright finish and clear lands and grooves. Stock is excellent as well, with just a few dents and chips, and a wonderful finish. Hard to find in this wonderful condition.

Specifications-

Years of Manufacture: 1886-1895
Caliber: Portuguese  8×60mmR
Cartridge Type: Centerfire Cartridge
Barrel Length: 20 inches

Overall Length: 42 Inches
Action type: Bolt Action
Feed System: 12 Round Box Magazine with Cutoff

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