1886 Manlicher

[jeepejeep]

My son bought a 1886 Mannlicher rifle with a badly rotten stock and LOTS of rust. We've gotten most of the rust off and the thing actually looks pretty good except for the stock. It didn't have a bolt but he actually found one at Numrich Arms. I think if we could find the cartriges for it (black powder 11 MM) it would actually shoot but we don't think it's in good enough condition.

We're interested in knowing if there is any value in this gun and if anyone knows of where to get a stock. Thanks.

[M1Garand]

If your gun has original equipment in good shape, it may have collector value. If you tried to "sporterize" these antique rifles, you actually lowers the value of the gun.

Make sure you have a competent gun smith looking at this gun before shooting it. These guns are over 100 years old. You don't want it to blow up in your face.

[jeepejeep]

The gun was missing a bolt (Which we replaced)and is quite rusty. The stock is badly rotted and the wood is soft. As it is, it's an interesting wall hanger but we'd like to make it look a little better if a stock could be located.