RUM - Steyr Kropatschek M1886

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The Steyr M1886 rifle was designed by the Austrian designer of Polish origin Alfred von Kropatschek. During the construction, he was very inspired by the German Mauser M71/84, which is especially evident in the construction of the conclusion. The rifle was introduced to the gendarmerie of Austria-Hungary, the French navy, where it later served as a model for the construction of Lebel M1886. It was introduced in larger numbers into Portugal's army and navy. The rifle was produced in four versions: naval rifle, infantry rifle, short rifle and carbine. It is a repeater with a retractable cylindrical breech and locking with two teeth to the front of the breech housing, the supply of ammunition is provided by a tubular box under the barrel with the possibility of switching, disabling the feeder and using the rifle as a single shot. The bore has four clockwise grooves and the ammunition is ammunition 8x60R Portuguese, filled with black powder, the bullet is leaded with a paper collar, or later smokeless dust with a bullet clad with copper. The bayonet is mounted on the right side of the weapon. The visor is a frame with the possibility of adjustment, up to 2200 steps. The weapon is characterized by a very clean and careful workmanship, especially famous is its clean and smooth operation of the breech.



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RUM - Steyr Kropatschek M1886 - Závěr + původní balení portugalských cvičných náboju 8x60R s dřevěnou střelou.

Závěr + původní balení portugalských cvičných náboju 8x60R s dřevěnou střelou.
RUM - Steyr Kropatschek M1886 - Od zhora: pěchotní puška, námořní puška, krátká puška, karabina.

Zdroj: www.militaryrifles.com

Od zhora: pěchotní puška, námořní puška, krátká puška, karabina.

Zdroj: www.militaryrifles.com

RUM - Steyr Kropatschek M1886 - M1886 s nábojem v nábojišti a zvedlým podavačem. Vztyčené hledí

M1886 s nábojem v nábojišti a zvedlým podavačem. Vztyčené hledí
RUM - Steyr Kropatschek M1886 - M1886 z levé strany - jasně vyditelný zašroubovaný výtěrák.

M1886 z levé strany - jasně vyditelný zašroubovaný výtěrák.
RUM - Steyr Kropatschek M1886 - Původní balení portugalských cvičných náboju M89 pro pušku M1886.

Původní balení portugalských cvičných náboju M89 pro pušku M1886.
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And a photo of the manufacturer's markings and the acceptance stamp of the Portuguese army.



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