{"product_id":"original-portuguese-kropatschek-m-1886-infantry-rifle-made-by-oewg-steyr-dated-1886-with-bayonet-scabbard-serial-ff332","title":"Original Portuguese Kropatschek M.1886 Infantry Rifle made by ŒWG Steyr dated 1886 with Bayonet \u0026 Scabbard - Serial FF332","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: One one Available. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur example is a very good condition long rifle version, officially designated the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEspingarda de Infantaria 8 mm m\/1886\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e: 8 mm Infantry Rifle, and unlike most rifles we have had, still retains the original rare bayonet! It is fitted with a 32.3\" barrel and a full length 8 round tube magazine under the barrel. Ours is marked on the receiver with \u003cstrong\u003eM.1886\u003c\/strong\u003e and :- \u003cstrong\u003eŒ.W.F.G. STEYR \/ 1886 \u003c\/strong\u003efor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial number \u003cstrong\u003eFF332\u003c\/strong\u003e is marked on the barrel and receiver, with the same number marked faintly on the left side of the butt stock. The bolt is an arsenal replacement marked \u003cstrong\u003eFF225 \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eR548\u003c\/strong\u003e, very common to see on these rifles, which were in service for some time. The receiver bears \u003cstrong\u003ePortuguese Crown over L.I.\u003c\/strong\u003e, for King LUIS 1st who reigned 1838 until 1889.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rifle still has both butt stock cartouches mostly intact, a real rarity. The left side has a faint \u003cstrong\u003ePortuguese Crown over L.I.\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the right side is has the Steyr dated rondel:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM * 1886\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eŒ.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW. G.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEYR 1886\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered in very good service used condition, the rifle still has both sling swivels and original side mounted cleaning rod present. Bore is in very good condition, with a mostly bright finish and clear lands and grooves. There is some wear and rounding to the lands, with the grooves showing just a bit of fouling and oxidation. The rifle cycles correctly, and the magazine cutoff functions as designed. The safety is functional as well, and the rear sight is fully functional and complete, though stiff.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exterior condition is consistent with long service, and does not look to have seen a major arsenal reconditioning during service, which is why the cartouches are still legible. It has a lovely chestnut brown color, showing staining near the metal fittings due to oxidation. The metalwork still retains the blued finish quite well on the receiver, with other components worn to a gray patina. We do not see any sign that it was ever fitted with a top handguard for colonial service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included bayonet is extremely scarce and hard to find, and we have only had a few before in our entire history! The design is relatively standard, with a single edged blade that has a very slight \"Yataghan\" curve to it. The bayonet comes complete with its original steel scabbard. There are no maker markings on the blade, as it looks to have been cleaned and polished multiple times. It has a faded serial number on the crossguard, and an arsenal marking on the ricasso that matches the marking on the bolt.\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFor more information please see Watts \u0026amp; White’s fine work \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTHE BAYONET BOOK\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, Page 243, item 545. Condition is very good, and the scabbard fits well, in spite of the large dent on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHard to find in this original condition especially with a rare original bayonet! We have never had a set like this before! Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications (Rifle):-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYears of Manufacture: 1886\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber: Portuguese 8×60mmR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge Type: Centerfire Cartridge\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 32.3 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 52 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction type: Bolt Action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed System: 8 Round Tube Magazine w\/ Cutoff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications (Bayonet):-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 18 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Single-Edged Yataghan\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 23 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003eCrossguard: 4”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 19 1\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41303677501509,"sku":"ONSV23WHS083","price":1095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV23WHS083__01.jpg?v=1712614769","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-portuguese-kropatschek-m-1886-infantry-rifle-made-by-oewg-steyr-dated-1886-with-bayonet-scabbard-serial-ff332","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}