It has shot on of the second highest scoring Wapiti Bull from NZ in 1952 with my Grandfather. It has been in New Zealand since 1930 or earlier, unknown history before that. Noticeably absent are the usual Austrian proof marks such as these: How's the bore? Is it the proper 6.5X54 or altered? Does it have the 'trap door' and, if so, are the cleaning rods present? There's something odd about the butt plate. The holes for a side mounted scope are unfortunate. The odd metal work added to grip may be concealing repair / damage to stock Later MS are often marked Original Mannlicher Schoenauer. Your receiver is marked Patent Mannlicher Schoenauer as is my 1922 proofed M1910 Take Down. Your front sight is rebated (set back) from the muzzle as seen on some examples, often earlier ones. You have a 'special folding peep sight', listed in the 1939 Stoeger Catalog as a $12.00 cost option (frequently seen on Take Down models). Circle 'T' stamp - Believed by many to indicate Tiegelgusstahl, a superior grade of steel, but some say a mere inspector's mark. Serial numbers matching on bolt, stock, receiver - those are good things. Lack of 'Made In Austria' on receiver bridge = no later than 1924. Ges-Steyr = receiver built no later than 1926. A few things are evident from the photos:
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