I wanted a good classic rifle but as a collage student my gun budget is very limited. But after a couple of months of looking, I found this Mannlicher-Schoenauer model 1905 in 9x56 MS in acceptable condition. I got it for $600. It's hard but not impossible to get ammo for it, but since I reload, I will make the ammo myself (250 grains .358 Norma Oryx or Hornady Round Nose bullets and reformed 9,3x57 Norma brass). I will shoot Swedish moose and wild boar with it.
I really love this rifle, it's 100 years old, weighs just over 6 lbs and has got the balance of a good shot gun. For a factory made rifle, the level of craftmanship is outstanding.
