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When set all the way back towards the shooter, the gun is in off mode.
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The Steyr Classic has a 3-position safety switch centrally located on the tang. Definitely designed for long-term, repeated use. This makes it resistant to rust, scuffs, and glare.
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It also has a cold-hammer forged, carbon steel barrel finished in matte-grey that Steyr called Mannox. Though some would find this outdated and would rather have a more modern looking rifle. It features a handsome walnut stock, which gives it that Old-World look reminiscent of the early 1900s. Many are handed down from generation to generation, which just proves how durable and dependable this rifle is. Understandably the Steyr Classic is the go-to gun in its home country of Austria, as well as many countries across Europe. The rifle comes in half stock, full stock, and mountain versions and in these calibres: And with the Safe Bolt System (SBS), a system which features an extra firing pin and safety lock, accidents will not be an issue. The Steyr Classic actually sports a new Bavarian-styled cheek piece and offers the shooter top-notch quality when it comes to durability, safety, and ergonomics. However, the Steyr Classic is not a modern version of the Schonauer though they look the same down to the tool marks on the barrel. It is considered to be directly related to the classic Schonauer built in the early 20th century, and which earned a reputation for its accuracy as well as for its glass-smooth action and elegant fit and finish. The Steyr Männlicher Classic Rifle is a firearm made by Steyr Mannlicher which is based in Steyr, Austria. Magazine Capacity – 3 or 4 rounds in a detachable magazine.300 Weatherby Magnum.Basic Specifications (depends on calibre) The Steyr Mannlicher SM 12 is available in the following calibers: The fact that the rifle will perform equally well both in the hunting fields and the target shooting range inspired the manufacturer to create a new definition for the SM12: The “Crossover rifle”. The stock profile was redesigned and optimized for shooting with scopes and red dot-sights.Īll these design features – optimized barrel profile and slim line receiver – make the Steyr Mannlicher SM 12 an extremely well balanced bolt action rifle, suitable for all hunting and sporting scenarios. The rifle features a new stock design with an elegant checkering and Bavarian cheek piece with double flame, a feature of very expensive custom made rifles plus, the new designed slim line housing make it one of the most elegant rifles produces by Steyr Mannlicher. A concept well embodied by the Steyr Mannlicher SM 12. Tradition, because every hunter demands a slim, elegant and well balanced rifle.
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The barrel is completed with a match crowned muzzle that usually can be found on competition rifles.Įlegance, balance and a streamlined design all define the new Steyr Mannlicher SM 12 from 650 to 635 mm on magnum calibers) for comfort and balance, the so gained weight reduction was used to design a slightly thicker barrel (16,5 mm at the muzzle) resulting in enhanced barrel performance. The dimensions have changed while the barrel length has been marginally reduced (from 600 to 560 resp. Like all Steyr Mannlicher barrels the SM 12 barrels are cold hammer forged, featuring the distinctive forging marks on the outer contour. Precision, because Steyr Mannlicher barrels always have been a synonym for accuracy, however, the new optimized barrel profile (O.B.P.) will exceed the previously set standards. The main features of the new SM 12 rifle can be summarized by Precision, Safety and Tradition. This June 25th, at the Mannlicher Europe Shooting Center in Wiener Neustadt/Austria, Steyr Mannlicher presented the new SM 12 bolt action hunting rifle. (hand cocking system), featured in the new Steyr Mannlicher SM 12 bolt action hunting rifle, decocked and safe