Mannlicher-Schoenauer Model 1903 Bolt-action Rifle, 20th century, serial number 11552, 6.5x54mm caliber, walnut stock with checkered grip, top of the receiver marked 'MANNLICHER/SCHOENAUER/M. 1903,' with Zielklein Nr. 27531 scope, overall lg. Provenance: Vintage Doubles LLC, Wenatchee, Washington, January 12, 2015. Wimer's Collectable Rifles. Shipments sent to a FFL dealer only on all guns. Shipping normally is $3. Rifles going UPS insured Standard delivery.
Sep 04, 2020 The barrel and receiver match numbers, and the barrel is in excellent condition. The bolt is force matched with electrostenciled serial. Steyr Mannlicher M95. Top PM Register To Reply. View Profile. Which leads me to ask whether the lone 'E' on one side of the receiver is related to the serial number. Feb 05, 2010 On the barrel is two small proof marks and ON M3170 stlf3. Under barrel by the index mark is the serial number. On the left side of the barrel is marked 223 Rem. And on the left reciever is Steyr-Damiler-Puch A.G. Steyr Mannlicher Mod.SL. The Steyr M1895s were initially chambered in 8x50mmR but vast numbers were later re-chambered in 8x56mmR. Some M95 rifles were converted to 8×57 Mauser (the German 7.92×57 ammunition. A couple of years later Austria and Hungary re-chambered the lions share of their rifles in the same cartridge as used in the Steyr-Solothurn light machine gun. Manufacturer: Steyr-Mannlicher Model: 1950 Serial Number: 4902 Barrel Length: 24 Condition: Excellent Metal Condition: Excellent Wood Condition: VG Bore Condition: Excellent Action: Bolt LOP: 14 Finish: Blued Manufacture Date: 1950.
I am attempting to find the value of my father's Mannlicher. It is chambered for 6.5x54 ammo.
Serial number is 11372. There is a number on the bottom of the stock, 27817. The gun is in beautiful condition. Close to 100% bluing. There are some small spots on the stock where the finish is slightly marred.
Checking is in excellent condition. The bore is clean and shines. The action is very smooth. I also found a set of sights (they may be the originals). The gun was last fired in the 60's. I am not planning to sell the gun; just get the value so I can let my brothers know what it is worth.
There was an Army / Navy surplus store in town that sold those rifles in the 50's and early 60's for as little as $15.00 $15 then would be like $100 today. Unless you are a collector and have more money then brains - that is about all that it is worth. I'm surprised to see that the butter knife bolt was not heated and bent. Your rifle appears to be in original condition. If you read Chuck Hawks article - it says that the early models had issues and that the later models commanded a higher price and had a intrinsic value to those that collected them.
Hey Everybody, thanks for all the great information on the Mannlicher. I am attaching some additional photos of the gun. First is a blow-up of the makers marks on the left side forward the chamber. The second shows the numbers on the stock. The third is a clearer picture of the dual triggers. By the way, what a great mechanism! I set the rear trigger and it takes only a few ounces of pull on the forward trigger to fire the weapon.
I can see how this makes for a clean, steady shot. Looking forward to taking it to the range to give it a try. Thanks for the quick reply to my question on the makers marks! I suspected it was a commercial version. The gun was owned by my grandfather. He was born in 1866 and worked for the Pinkerton Detective Agency in the late 1880s.
As you can imagine, he appreciated a good weapon. In addition to the Mannlicher, he passed down a Remington Model 51.380, serial number 13597 which indicates it was made in 1918 or 19, I believe. I also have his Winchester Model 62.22, serial number 19697.
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Serial number look up on it indicates it was made in 1935. I also have his Remington Target Master model 41.22 which was manufactured between 1936 and 39. The Target Master is amazingly accurate. I learned how to shoot with it when I was a kid, and one time watched my Dad sit on our porch and shoot gophers out in the yard when they poked their heads up to take a look around. Again, thanks to all for the great information.
I really appreciate it. I'm coming late to this thread, but would like to express an opinion. I think that gun is easily a $1500-1800 item, and perhaps more to the right buyer.
I see higher asking prices on M-S models (1905, 1908) tin other chamberings hat are less in demand as collectibles and of equal quality to the one pictured above. Last year I paid W-A-A-A-Y more than that for an almost virgin M1903 with its original Kahles scope and factory-installed mounts that are numbered to the gun.
I know I paid too much, but I decided going into the auction that I just wanted it and (barely within the bounds of sanity) would pay what I had to. I did reach my comfort level after several bidding rounds and decided that was it.
One more bid from the competitor would have taken it, but it never came. So I got the gun at my very limit. Excuse me for jacking the OP's thread to post my own pic, but I am really fond of this package. • The Firearms Forum is on online community for all gun enthusiasts.
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Hello, New member here trying to ID my Mannlicher-Schoenauer. I inheritied the rifle, never fired it. It is absolutely beautiful. I am trying to determine a rough manufacture date and verify caliber. Information; Bottom of magazine plate marked GERMANY. Left side of rifle has following markings; 86892 (I assume SN). It again has 86892 7,6S (I picked up somewhere 7,6S is metric for.30-06).
Other markings US 1906. Then what I assume is a standard manufacture marking Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf A/N. With the exception of various proof markings there is not much else. Any additional information you can provide or confirm would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for any assistance.
I realize you think you've supplied enough information, but you haven't - remember that you have the M-S in your hands, while everyone else is blind. That's presuming it's actually a Mannlicher-Schoenauer, and not a later Steyer-Mannlicher, with the outside of the barrel's spiraled ridges, i.e. The M-S was chambered in 5 different models of half-stock/long barreled rifles and/or full-stock/short barreled carbines - and so could be a High Velocity Sporting Rifle, a Model 24 Carbine, a Model 1950 rifle, a Model 1950 Carbine,a Model 1952 rifle or carbine, a Model 1956 rifle or carbine, or a Model 1960 rifle or carbine. The serial number you quote seems low, and would presumably make it an earlier model - but I'm not fully conversant on M-S serial numbers. Pictures would be a big help, as would a description of barrel length & type, stock type, sights, etc..
All, Here is some additional information and hopefully successfully posted pictures. The overall length is 40 4/16', Barrel is 19'. Two folding rear sight plates front and back of a stationary one (consecutively marked 100/200/300) each with last three digits of SN. Action stamped Waffenfabrik Mauser-Oberndorf A/N. Forward of that is US 1906 and SN 86892 below with BU proof mark.
Forward of that is SN again followed by marking of 7,6S. Double set trigger. Trigger guard push button floor plate release.
Floor plate marked GERMANY. Butterknife handle with last 4 digits of SN and BU proof marks. Other small parts marked with last 2 digits of SN. Butt plate marked MAUSER with small detailed scroll work above and below name. Mauser mark is on hinged door that opens to two round storage holes. One larger than other. Still has brass wire pull cleaning brush with string.
Looking for any additional information that can be provided; Caliber, manufacture date, value. Posted info in pictures in case attachments doesnt work. Again, thanks in advance for any help. A picture is truely worth a thousand words - Thank you. You do not have a Mannlicher-Schoenauer Carbine, which have an internal, detachable spool magazine and the bolt handle ahead of a split rear receiver ring when in battery. What it appears you DO have is a pristine, and much more valuable by far, Oberndorf Mauser 98 Commercial Sporting Carbine, Type M, that although made from 1898 to 1946, was produced between 1914 and 1946 because the Modell M was introduced in 1914.
Any alteration, or damage to what I see pictured, can easily change a $4K +/- collector's item into a $400 shooter.. It is a very fine, Oberndorf commercial Sporting Rifle, in Carbine form, and the 'Type M' just means that the model has a mannlicher, or full-length, stock - copied from the M-S - as opposed to a sporting half-stock. Many custom gunsmiths copy the fullstock design, and some modern factories like Ruger do, also. When most people refer to these non-Mannlicher-Schoenauers, they call them 'mannlichers' instead of the more proper 'mannlicher-style', which can cause some confusion abong those not familiar with the genre. Only the Mauser factory would number the barrel to match the action like that, and the hand-matted front receiver ring is a joy to behold.
It it a wonderful example of Old World craftmanship. Thank you for posting the pics. BTW - It should have a 20' bbl. It's common to measure barrel length incorrectly. It should be measured internally, via dropping a cleaning ron downbore so that the end rests against the face of the closed/cocked bolt. The rod can be marked at the muzzle, then withdrawn and the resultant length measured.. Hey Julla, I also agree with PetahW that is a commercial Oberndorf Mauser Mannlicher, and appears to be in superb condition.
That one is quite valuable and collectible. I have 37 commercial Mauser Mannlichers in my collection that I started collecting in '61 thru '98 and have those made in Germany, Austria, Chec., and variations w/wo scopes, dbl set trig., hex bbls., and 5 engraved models. The Mannlicher is my favorite of all rifles and when I was in business gunsmithing, I built 118 custom Mannlichers for customers, and one particular gent bought 23 of my customs. My best customer(RIP).
They are the cream-of-the-crop sporting rifles and such a pleasure to hunt with. Thanks for the post. I have recently acquired a Steyr Mannlicher Schonauer.
This particular gun was reported to have been during the Stoeger import during the 50s and 60s. The reason I am contacting you is to ask about an unusual mark on the receiver that states the gun is 6.4 Mg. The gentleman I purchased it from believed it to be a 6.4 Magnum? I can find no mention of a 6.4 Magnum ever being made, much less in the Steyr Mannlicher.
Can you help me decipher this marking/caliber? I appreciate any incite you can give. Thank you in advance for all of your help.
PetahW, Thanks for the additional explanation as I am anxious to capture any additional history and identification characteristics for my records. And also for the clarification on barrel measurement. I will do that to confirm. Denny, Thanks for the input.
Your collection is clearly extensive. I appreciate the additional feedback. I am still interested in zeroing in on manufacture date. With your collection expertise do you have any estimated timeline based on SN?
Or do either of you have any recommended Internet source I might go hunting in? Thanks again. Julla SWHM (Sleeping With His Mauser). I don't knoww of a commercial Mauser website, where serial numbers can be traced. Military Mausers are easier to date, because they generally have the year stamped in the top of the front ring. The Modell M was introduced in 1914, but I would WAG your rifle's DOM as mid-30's.
Winggal - You would be better served, to start a separate thread for your question, ILO inserting in this one - as it would get wider viewing. The bore is most likely a 6.5, and the only 6. Backuptrans Android Whatsapp Transfer Crack Key Software. 5 magnum of that timeline is the 6.5x68mm (the.264 Win Mag came in the late 60's IIRC) - BUT - some European makers called the non-magnum 6.5x55 Swede the 6.5x55 Mauser, so it's best to do a chamber cast if you have no ammo handy to check for fit (NOT a live fire).. A picture is truely worth a thousand words - Thank you. You do not have a Mannlicher-Schoenauer Carbine, which have an internal, detachable spool magazine and the bolt handle ahead of a split rear receiver ring when in battery.
What it appears you DO have is a pristine, and much more valuable by far, Oberndorf Mauser 98 Commercial Sporting Carbine, Type M, that although made from 1898 to 1946, was produced between 1914 and 1946 because the Modell M was introduced in 1914. Any alteration, or damage to what I see pictured, can easily change a $4K +/- collector's item into a $400 shooter.. Click to expand.I have a similar rifle and can't find anything about what it is. Your posts are the closest I've come to an answer.
I hope you can confirm what it is. The receiver is stamped '6,5KP Waffenfabrik Mauser - Oberndorf N/A'; the barrel has 250/3000; the serial number is 879XX; the bolt number matches the last two numbers of the serial no.; the stock is an uncheckered Mannlicher 'style' with a couple inches of black wood near the bore; there is an adjustable set trigger; above the serial no. Are 'Crown over U' and 'Crown over B' stamps. When I acquired it there was a Weaver K4 scope mounted and no sign of any metal sights ever being installed.
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Mannlicher–Schönauer | |
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Type | Bolt-action rifle |
Place of origin | Austria-Hungary |
Service history | |
In service | 1903–1941 (military) |
Used by | See Users |
Wars | First Balkan War Second Balkan War World War I Greco-Turkish War World War II Greek Resistance Greek Civil War |
Production history | |
Designer | Otto Schönauer & Ferdinand Mannlicher |
Designed | 1903 |
Manufacturer | Steyr, Breda |
No. built | ~350,000 |
Variants | M1903/14 |
Specifications | |
Mass | 3.77 kg (8.3 lb) (1903/14) 3.58 kg (7.9 lb) (1903/14 Carbine) |
Length | 1,226 mm (48.3 in) (1903/14) 1,025 mm (40.4 in) (1903/14 Carbine) |
Barrel length | 725 mm (28.5 in) (1903/14) 525 mm (20.7 in) (1903/14 Carbine) 450 mm (18 in) (Model 1903) |
Cartridge | 6.5×54mm Mannlicher–Schönauer (military and Model 1903) 8×56mm Mannlicher–Schönauer (Model 1908) 9×56mm Mannlicher–Schönauer (Model 1905) 9.5×57mm Mannlicher–Schönauer (Model 1910) 30-06 Springfield, .243 Win and .270 Win (Model 72) |
Action | bolt action |
Muzzle velocity | 2,223 ft/s (678 m/s) |
Effective firing range | ~600 metres (660 yards) |
Feed system | 5 round rotary magazine |
Sights | front barleycorn; rear tangent adj. from 200 to 2000 m |
The Mannlicher–Schönauer (sometimes Anglicized as 'Mannlicher Schoenauer', Hellenized as Τυφέκιον/Όπλον Μάνλιχερ, Óplon/Tyfékion Mannlicher) is a type of rotary-magazinebolt-action rifle produced by Steyr Mannlicher for the Greek Army in 1903 and later was also used in small numbers by the Austro-Hungarian Army. It was the main rifle of the Hellenic Army during the first half of the 20th century. Post war use was for civilian use, such as hunting and target practice.
Design characteristics[edit]
In the late 19th century, the classic Mannlicher designs for the Austro-Hungarian army were based on the en-bloc magazine, a straight-pull bolt mechanism and were designed for obsolete large caliber cartridges. Following the introduction of smokeless powder in the Lebel rifle at the end of the century, the Steyr factory worked on new Mannlicher designs, using more effective modern cartridges. These were offered for the consideration of the Austro-Hungarian Army, for export to other armies and for the civilian market.
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Sketch showing the magazine system of the Mannlicher–Schönauer
The Mannlicher–Schönauer rifle was one of these novel designs. The rifle action was designed by Ferdinand Mannlicher and the rotary magazine by his protégé Otto Schönauer of the Österreichische Waffenfabriksgesellschaft (Austrian Arms-Manufacturing Company; now Steyr Mannlicher). While the more famous Mannlicher M1895 used the less common straight-pull bolt, the Mannlicher–Schönauer had a conventional turn-bolt, more reminiscent of the Gewehr 88 and other typical military bolt-action rifles. At first sight many confuse it with a Mauser rifle, due to the similar bolt and handguards. The Mannlicher–Schönauer may be identified by the split in the rear of the receiver which allows the bolt handle to pass through, and double as an emergency locking lug when closed, in case of failure of the primary locking lugs. The characteristic that sets this design apart from others of the era though was the innovative Schönauer rotating spool magazine.
The original design, introduced at the World Fair as the Model 1900, allowed the development of either service or sport versions depending on market response. While small sporting concerns, such as William Evans of London, purchased actions for their rifles, only the Greek Army expressed interest in the design for military use. Their specifications may have dictated some of the rifle's characteristics. The Greek Army requested two main versions, one long rifle of 1230 mm (this length is the total length of the arm, not the barrel) length and a carbine of 950 mm (length of arm, not barrel) length for use by cavalry and non-infantry troops. Both types were termed Model 1903. The weight was around 3.75 kg, the magazine capacity was five rounds and was fed by a stripper clip system, or by single rounds if need arose. The 6.5×54mm MS cartridge had traits of a hunting round; even though it had a projectile with a rounded point, it was ballistically efficient, improving accuracy at moderate ranges. The rotary magazine contributed to the smooth feeding and high rate of fire without jamming. The rifle was manufactured to a high standard and was made with tight tolerances, raising costs but improving reliability and durability. The 1903 Mannlicher–Schönauer carbine's light recoil, familiar iron sights—similar to those of the Mannlicher M1895; graduated up to 2000 m—and its quick-handling properties brought it widespread praise.
Service history[edit]
The military Mannlicher–Schönauer was not commercially successful, in the sense that it did not attract many contracts for export. The unusual design and calibre, the high quality, high cost, and the fact that no major power adopted it, contributed to the results. Other foreign Mannlicher clients opted instead for versions of the issue rifle of Austria-Hungary, the M1895, or simpler turn-bolt rifles like the M1893 and the Dutch M1895. The Mannlicher–Schönauer M1903 though fulfilled the specifications of the Greek Army and the first major contract was signed by the Greek Government in 1903. This contract was part of a major modernisation plan; until then the Greeks were using single-shot, black powderGras rifles. Most of the Greek Gras were made by the Steyr factory and that might partly explain how Mannlicher advertised their new design.
The Mannlicher–Schönauer rifle was the main small arm for the Greek military for some of the most active years of its modern history. Greece was almost continuously in state of war between the years 1904–1922 and 1940–1948. The version history of this rifle is rather confusing. It appears that the Greeks issued four main contracts. The original Steyr-made Y1903 ('Y' stands for model in Greek), started being supplied in 1906–07 to a total of about 130,000 long rifles and carbines. This was the main weapon during the victorious Balkan Wars of 1912–13
The Greeks seemed satisfied with the rifle's performance and their armoury was increased with a new batch of 50,000 rifles from Steyr in 1914, with the model Y1903/14, presenting minor improvements, most obviously the addition of a full handguard. These rifles were used for the first time in World War I. When the war broke out, the Austrians stopped the delivery of the rifles, as Greece chose to be neutral for the first three years.
Following the Asia Minor Campaign (1919–22), the Greeks were in urgent need of serviceable weapons and tried to get Mannlicher–Schönauer rifles from every possible source in order to replace war losses (almost 50% were captured by the Turks). Starting in 1927, Greece received about 105,000 'Breda' marked Y1903/14/27 rifles. This Italian factory might have used Austrian captured parts and machinery, or more likely, might have just mediated on behalf of the Steyr factory, due to treaty restrictions with the Austrian weapons manufacturer. These rifles saw extensive use against the Italians and Germans in World War II and many passed to the resistance fighters and thence to the combatants of the Greek Civil War that followed. The last official contract was in 1930, when they received 25,000 more Y1903/14/30 carbines, this time directly from the Steyr factory.
Despite its good performance, it was only the Greek government that chose the Mannlicher–Schönauer as official service rifle. The Portuguese military also favored the Mannlicher–Schönauer, but it was deemed too expensive and the locally-designed Mauser-Vergueiro, which paired a bolt based on that of the Mannlicher–Schönauer with an action based on the Mauser 98, was adopted instead. However, due to expediency other countries made limited use of them too. At the outbreak of World War I, a significant number of 6.5 mm Mannlicher–Schönauer rifles manufactured for Greece under the 1914 contract were sequestered and, due to urgent needs, used by the Austrian Army. After the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, these were passed on as war reparations to the original intended recipient, the Greek Army. Small numbers also saw occasional use by Greece's enemies as captured war booty, but mainly by reserve units.
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Philippidis gun and Rigopoulos gun[edit]
The weapon was chosen instead of the Greek-designed 'Philippidis gun' ('Οπλον Φιλιππίδου), itself based on an earlier model of the same Austrian manufacturer, after intense lobbying against the Greek design in 1905. This caused a serious political crisis, with accusations about 'national treason' heard in the Greek Parliament.[1] The Philippidis gun was officially approved for a 1925 order, but, again, the Mannlicher–Schönauer was produced (by Breda in Italy), due to (reportedly) late submission of the Greek designs to the Italian manufacturer and/or cost factors.[1][2]
An improvement of the Mannlicher–Schönauer was designed by Lieutenant Rigas Rigopoulos during World War II (spring 1941), incorporating both modified and totally redesigned parts to enable automatic fire. Though approved by the Greek military to be produced in Volos, the improvement never went into production, due to Greece's invasion by the Germans.[2][3]
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Sporting use[edit]
6.5×54mm Mannlicher–Schönauer cartridge and box
8×56mm Mannlicher–Schönauer cartridge
A civilian version of the rifle, also introduced in 1903, proved very popular with deer and big game hunters worldwide. In the UK, along with the 7×57mm Mauser, the 6.5×54 MS probably accounted for more red deer during the 20th century than all other rifle cartridges put together.[citation needed] British sportsmen generally preferred a single-trigger mechanism, rather than the double set triggers popular in Europe. The 6.5×54 cartridge fell into disfavour with British deer-stalkers after the passage of the 1963 Deer Act because the bullet's muzzle velocity failed to reach the legally required minimum when fired from typically short, carbine-type MS barrels. The rifle continued to be manufactured in various forms (full, half-stock and take-down models) until 1972, and although production was interrupted during the Second World War, it eventually re-commenced in 1950. The most significant modification to be made to the rifle, during its period of manufacture, was introduced in 1925 when the action was lengthened to accommodate such cartridges as the .30-06 Springfield, .243 Winchester (carbine models), and .270 Winchester. Additionally, a magnum length version was produced in .257 Weatherby Magnum,.264 Winchester Magnum, .338 Winchester Magnum and .458 Winchester Magnum for the U.S. market, as well as 6.5×68mm, 8×68mm S, and others for the world market. The rifle remains popular due to its aesthetic qualities, compactness, the smoothness of its action and its precision and quality of manufacture. The rifle is also known for its low recoil when chambered for the original 6.5×54 cartridge.
Mannlicher–Schönauer (Civilian version)
Mannlicher-Schönauer Mod. GK bolt action hunting rifle cambered for 7×64mm
The early years of the 20th century saw what was fundamentally the same rifle being offered in various other, larger Mannlicher–Schönauer calibres including the 8×56mm Mannlicher–Schönauer Model 1908, the 9×56mm Mannlicher–Schönauer Model 1905 and the 9.5×57mm Mannlicher–Schönauer Model 1910, but none of these sold as well as the 1903 Model in 6.5mm.
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Legendary American writer Ernest Hemingway frequently used the rifle, and mentions it in some of his writings, most notably The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber. WDM 'Karamojo' Bell, a prominent elephant (ivory) hunter in Africa in the early 20th century, also used the rifle in its original 6.5×54 chambering with considerable success. The ability of the diminutive 6.5×54 cartridge to take the largest and most dangerous of the big game species, such as African elephant and Cape Buffalo, was due in the main to the high sectional density of the 6.5mm projectiles used in the rifle, although precise placing of the shot was imperative. Because the original factory loads for the 6.5×54 used projectiles that were long and heavy (160 grains) relative to their diameter, they proved capable (in solid form) of very deep penetration through muscle and bone. This, coupled with the relatively low recoil of the fired cartridge, facilitated accurate shot placement into vital organs such as the heart and particularly the brain.
Steyr-Mannlicher currently manufactures a rifle known as the 'Classic Mannlicher', which it bills on its website as 'a direct descendant of the world famous MANNLICHER [sic] Schoenauer models'. In fact, this rifle is available in almost every modern calibres. A limited edition called the 150 year anniversary Ritter Von Mannlicher were run in 1998 in the original 6.5×54mm M.S.cartridge. Although the modern 'Classic' Steyr-Mannlicher rifles still incorporate some original features, like the butter-knife bolt handle, the distinctive actions and rotary (spool) magazines of the original Mannlicher–Schönauer rifles are no longer used.
Steyr M95 Serial Number Dates
High production costs and the difficulty of fitting telescopic sights to the rifle's split receivers eventually resulted in a decision to terminate production in 1972. Models produced had been: 1900, 1903, 1905, 1908, 1910, 1924 High Velocity Sporting Rifle, 1950, 1952, 1956 Monte Carlo, 1961 Monte Carlo All-Purpose, Magnum.
Due to its popularity, the rifle is still manufactured by independent gunsmiths (such as Erich Schöder) in its country of origin. Spare parts are also still widely available.
Users[edit]
- Kingdom of Greece[4]
- Austria-Hungary
- Albania
- Republic of China: Used by some warlord armies.[5]
Notes[edit]
- ^ abL.S. Skartsis,Greek Vehicle & Machine Manufacturers 1800 to present: A Pictorial History, Marathon (2012)ISBN978-960-93-4452-4 (p. 222)
- ^ abChristos Sazanidis, Ta Opla ton Ellinon (Arms of the Greeks), Maiandros, Thessaloniki (1995)
- ^Rigas Rigopoulos (2003). Secret War: Greece-Middle East, 1940–1945 : the Events Surrounding the Story of Service 5-16-5(PDF). Turner Publishing Company. ISBN978-1-56311-886-9. Archived from the original(PDF) on 4 September 2014.
- ^http://www.hungariae.com/Mann03.htm
- ^Chinese Warlord Armies 1911–30 by Philip Jowett, page 22.
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