Horn grip cap is removed by pressing a detent at rear and turning to reveal a trap containing spare front sight. An unusual but undoubtedly original feature is relief carved scroll on forend tip. Checkering on forend is of standard Mannlicher type. Grip checkering is of English point pattern. Half stock of nicely marbled European walnut measures 14 - 1/2" over ribbed steel buttlplate with trap. Rifle takes down by removing magazine, toggling a latch at front of trigger guard, removing a pin at the front of stock and lifting barrel and action out of stock. Typical Mannlicher action with rotary Schoenauer magazine has all correct factory markings and British proofs. London nitro proofs are at breech end of barrel. 22 - 1/2" Tapered round barrel with express rear sight has front ramp and silver bead set 1" back from muzzle. The rifle is in takedown configuration with many factory options including pop-up tang sight, and removable grip cap with trap. This particular rifle was retailed by the esteemed firm of James Woodward & Sons, with their name and address engraved through the original finish on the top of the barrel. Many of these Mannlicher rifles were retailed by various British houses. (ca 1908) The 6.5 Mannlicher cartridge was very popular in Africa for its medium to small game because its long slim bullet had great penetration.
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