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The 1924 Newton had double set triggers and the front trigger was pushed forward to set the firing trigger.


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It was one of the model German rifles Newton imported to introduce his 256 Newton caliber. Made by C.G. Haenel also known as the Mannlicher-Haenel New Model and the official designation was the German Infrantry Model 1888. It was listed in the early Newton catalogs as the Model D. The 1914 Newton rifle group is confusing since Newton was trying several ideas to introduce his 256 caliber. There were 3 Grades of rifles and 4 Models. This one with a Marlin made barrel and marked 256. Most of the others, mostly Mausers were rechambered but not all or maybe none marked 256 Newton on the barrel. You might have one in your closet and not know it.


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The Mannlicher-Haenel New Model is a different rifle and action from the GEW '88.

I don't know anything about Newton's imports from Germany. But if he did import the Haenel New Model Mannlicher, it was a very nice choice.
A blend of Mauser 98 and Mannlicher, the rifles are not often seen. Even then they are often confused with the '88 as they have the same split rear receiver bridge.

I have 2 of the Haenel N/Mod Mannlichers. Neither a Newton!
One in 9mm Mauser. The other orig 9.3x57 I believe till someone ran a 35Whelen reamer into it for more power! Ouch!

There are 2 different Commercial Models with slight variation betw them. The bolt handles and the magazine floorplate release is the biggest give-away betw them. I don't recall what the Model designations were.
There were a couple of Military contracts filled using the New/Model/Mannlicher. One was for Paraguay I believe. Another for one of the other smaller countries in that region, can't remember the name now.
Occasionally one of the Military rifles surfaces.

Gotta get my 256 Newton rifle fixed up. One of these days..

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