Original Portuguese Kropatschek M.1886/89 Colonial Infantry Rifle made by ŒWG Steyr dated 1886 - Serial I767 Gun Parts indicating original manufacture at the

indicating original manufacture at the arsenal in St

There is some cracking on either side of the receiver

an additional need for Motor Service developed in connection with the entertainments and recreations under the auspices of the Red Cross at the various hospitals

Comes Complete with its all iron ramrod in lovely condition

Also included is an M73 35mm Subcaliber practice rocket for use with the M190 Subcaliber trainer

Original Portuguese Kropatschek M.1886/89 Colonial Infantry Rifle made by ŒWG Steyr dated 1886 - Serial I767 Gun Parts indicating original manufacture at theOriginal Item: One one Available. In 1886 ALFRED VON KROPATSCHEK designed an 8mm rimmed cartridge rifle that became the fore runner to the French LEBEL. Known as the 1886 Kropatschek Rifle it's big customer was PORTUGAL. Production lasted from 1886 until 1898, however many saw service in the First World War and later in the Spanish Civil War of the 1930's. Kropatschek's rifles used a tubular magazine (constructed of nickel plated steel) of his design,