.256 mannlicher

[gunsofliberty]

i was at show this weekend and pick up a 256 mannlicher rifle for pennys but here the kicker the bolt is missing,the guy got from did not know any think about this rifle got home took it apart looked over it .
i was lucky i pick up used jeffery rifle with all the GB marking on the ,the bore is soso
the action was made in 1915 hembrug 6.5x53R 24" barrel with african sights
now looking for bolt for this rifle and dos any buddy still shoot this rifle that can help me with loading and parts for this rifle too thanks

[MtGun44]

Good luck. Neat rifle but I think you may look for a while for a bolt.

Hope you find one!

Bill

[LIMPINGJ]

Might have to buy another one for parts.

[scrapcan]

look at numrich by doing a parts search under Dutch as the maker, they have complete bolts for the rifle and the carbine. They are not cheap though.

Gunsofliberty,

I responded to your pm from the other thread.

[Baron von Trollwhack]

The cases are easily formed from 30-40 Krag/ 303 British. CH4D has dies. Rifle magazine twenty years ago had a super article on shooting one. Seems just before WWI British sports in Africa liked the caliber for LION hunting, as in polo shooting (off horseback).

I could never find one in good enough condition.

Check The Dutch Mannlicher rifle info, that's where the Brits got the actions and/barreled actions for the 256M. A military bolt should fit and with a rimmed case, HS is not a problem.

BvT

[Janoosh]

There is the "possibility" parts from a 88 commission rifle "may" work. I have both firearms and the parts are "similar" and "may" be adjusted to fit. The hardest part I had finding was the enbloc clip for a dutch 95. I would bite the bullet and just buy a complete bolt or two.

[darwinmauser]

$45.00 will get you a bolt.

http://ssporters.com/parts/95%20Dutch.htm


http://www.rathcoombe.net/sci-tech/classics/mannlicher-1895/classic_mannlicher.html

[Tedly]

Gunsofliberty,
If you can't find a bolt I know I've a couple at the shop. PM if you need one, the ones I've got are the carbine ones, bolt handle is bent down ...not straight. I shoot a military carbine and it is a shooter w/jacketed often 1.75" at 100yds. rested...171/2"bbl...HTH...Tedly

[leadman]

This site is awesome with all the variety among the members seem someone is always able to help.