I Found A Mannlicher Schoenauer M1905 Need info - The Firearms Forum

gbrinz · 12-01-2008, 07:14 PM

Over the Thanksgiving Holiday I found a large locked antique box in the back of my grandmother’s closet. By no means have I ever done anything like this before, but with permission I went to digging. I pulled the large box into the middle of the bedroom, and to my surprise were all kinds of interesting items inside. Two of the items were a Oesterr Waffenfabr Ges. Steyr Mannlicher M1905, with a Carl Zeiss JENA Zlusechs Nr53479 quick mount/dismount scope. Both items appear to be in very respectable condition, and have not been touched since my grandfather died some 15 years ago. After locating these items my grandmother remembers that my grandfather brought all these WWII items back from Germany

At this point I am just wondering if there is any good information about the above listed items. I would love to know what caliber it may be (I am guessing 6.5mm). I am really excited about the gun and scope and hope someone can provide anything to kill my curiosity.

************If need be I can post picture later.****************

I also found a 11.26mm AUT.PISTOL M/1914 No. 1556 Colt . Can’t find info on that either.

Many Thanks

George

gbrinz · 12-01-2008, 07:46 PM

gbrinz · 12-01-2008, 07:50 PM

Sorry for the lack of detail, just wanted to put something out. I hope someone can help me out.

model70man · 12-02-2008, 06:36 AM

What a great story and what a great find! If it's a M1905 then it's probably a 9X56 (about like a .35 Remington). Here is a link to some info: http://www.chuckhawks.com/m-s_carbine.htm

And another one: http://mannlicherschoenauer.com/used_guns.htm

I have a M1908 in 8X56 M-S and a later early 60s version in .30-06.

Congratulations, I hope your Grandmother gives it to you.

lead · 12-03-2008, 08:43 PM

Do you have pictures of the pistol? If it's a 11.25mm 1914, it could be a Norwegian Colt. Norway was licensed to make Colt .45acp pistols before the war. Some were made under Nazi occupation. I believe they command a pretty good price. You might check with the guys at the 1911 page on here.

12-01-2008, 07:14 PM	#1
gbrinz Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 6	I Found A Mannlicher Schoenauer M1905 Need info Over the Thanksgiving Holiday I found a large locked antique box in the back of my grandmother’s closet. By no means have I ever done anything like this before, but with permission I went to digging. I pulled the large box into the middle of the bedroom, and to my surprise were all kinds of interesting items inside. Two of the items were a Oesterr Waffenfabr Ges. Steyr Mannlicher M1905, with a Carl Zeiss JENA Zlusechs Nr53479 quick mount/dismount scope. Both items appear to be in very respectable condition, and have not been touched since my grandfather died some 15 years ago. After locating these items my grandmother remembers that my grandfather brought all these WWII items back from Germany At this point I am just wondering if there is any good information about the above listed items. I would love to know what caliber it may be (I am guessing 6.5mm). I am really excited about the gun and scope and hope someone can provide anything to kill my curiosity. **********If need be I can post picture later.************** I also found a 11.26mm AUT.PISTOL M/1914 No. 1556 Colt . Can’t find info on that either. Many Thanks George -->

12-01-2008, 07:46 PM	#2
gbrinz Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 6	Re: I Found A Mannlicher Schoenauer M1905 Need info

12-01-2008, 07:50 PM	#3
gbrinz Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 6	Re: I Found A Mannlicher Schoenauer M1905 Need info Sorry for the lack of detail, just wanted to put something out. I hope someone can help me out.

12-02-2008, 06:36 AM	#4
model70man Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3	Re: I Found A Mannlicher Schoenauer M1905 Need info What a great story and what a great find! If it's a M1905 then it's probably a 9X56 (about like a .35 Remington). Here is a link to some info: http://www.chuckhawks.com/m-s_carbine.htm And another one: http://mannlicherschoenauer.com/used_guns.htm I have a M1908 in 8X56 M-S and a later early 60s version in .30-06. Congratulations, I hope your Grandmother gives it to you. Last edited by model70man; 12-02-2008 at 06:37 AM..

12-03-2008, 08:43 PM	#5
lead Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,522	Re: I Found A Mannlicher Schoenauer M1905 Need info Do you have pictures of the pistol? If it's a 11.25mm 1914, it could be a Norwegian Colt. Norway was licensed to make Colt .45acp pistols before the war. Some were made under Nazi occupation. I believe they command a pretty good price. You might check with the guys at the 1911 page on here. __________________ The best things in life, are not things.