Infantry rifle Steyr-Kropatschek M1886

For sale is an original infantry rifle Steyr-Kropatschek Model 1886, manufactured by Steyr Arms. This model is one of the classic repeating rifles of the late 19th century and is today a sought-after collector's item from the transitional period from single-shot rifles to modern multi-loading systems.Technical DataModel: Steyr-Kropatschek M1886System: Repeating rifle with tube magazineCaliber: 8×56R KropatschekMagazine Capacity: Tube magazine for up to 8 cartridgesOverall Length: approx. 132 cmSights: original, foldable sliding sight (ladder sight)Condition & OriginalityBarrel: very well preserved, bright with clear grooves and landsMechanics: technically flawless, functioning cleanlyBluing: original bluing with a beautiful, even surfaceStock: original walnut stock, oiled, unaltered, no subsequent modificationsOverall Condition: both visually and technically in a good, coherent original conditionThe rifle is in an honest, collectible state of preservation, without any DIY work or modern interventions. Particularly noteworthy are the very good barrel, the unaltered stock, and the largely preserved original bluing, which is not a given for weapons of this age.Collector's NoteThe Steyr-Kropatschek M1886 is a historically significant service rifle and is excellently suited for:demanding weapon collectorsmilitary historical collectionsdisplay or exhibition purposeslovers of original repeating systems from the 19th centuryhttps://waffen-drost.de/shop/waffen/langwaffen/ordonnanzwaffen/infanteriegewehr-steyr-kropatschek-m1886