Mannlicher Shoenauer rifle in 1/3 scale

[gbritnell]

While not in the class of a full sized rifle I do enjoy building miniatures of some of the classic arms. One of these is the Mannlicher rifle. It's more in the decorative class because it's made from brass and walnut but I thought you might enjoy having a look. The idea was taken from a plastic model produced many years ago along with searching the internet for other information.
gbritnell

 

[PurpLev]

beautiful work

 

[AKYZ450F]

Very nice build.

 

[upTheHill]

now that's just plain cool. the bolt works, even the bolt works, even better

 

[MG-42]

I love miniatures. I have the passion but not the skill.

 

[tfranktoo]

17 Mach2 would have been the perfect "miniature" caliber to have chambered it to until I saw that you made all the metal parts out of brass. I initially thought that it was gold plated steel!!! Beautiful work!!!
God Bless, Frank.

 

[Matthew T]

That looks amazing just wondering did you measure parts from the original rifle or did you have plans for it?

 

[bpratl]

grbitnell, I am very impressed with your patience and dexterity, great project.

 

[Don B]

That really is beautiful work, theres only one word to describe it "Craftsmanship" did you keep track of how many hour you invested it the project?

 

[Kevinb71]

Absolutely Beautiful work! Thanks for the inspiration!