Steyr-Daimler-Puch Mannlicher-Schoenauer Mod. MC .458 Win. Mag. Bolt-Action Rifle, 26 in Barrel, Very Rare Magnum Variant
This very rare Mannlicher-Schoenauer Mod. MC Magnum-action rifle is chambered in .458 Winchester Magnum and built by Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG in Austria. It features a 26 inch barrel, the renowned Schoenauer rotary spool magazine with 3+1 capacity, and the classic split-bridge receiver with a 'butterknife' bolt handle. A right-hand Monte Carlo walnut stock with a shadow-line cheekpiece and fine checkering sets this example apart, complemented by quality custom touches and Austrian factory markings.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape. There are some minor and superficial scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Steyr-Daimler-Puch Mannlicher-Schoenauer Mod. MC .458 Win. Mag. bolt-action rifle
- Pachmayr White Line ventilated recoil pad installed
This Mod. MC is a scarcer post-war Magnum-series variant, notable for its .458 Winchester Magnum chambering paired with a 26 inch barrel. The action is the classic Mannlicher-Schoenauer design, including the split-bridge receiver and signature 'butterknife' bolt handle for smooth cycling.
The rifle retains the Schoenauer rotary spool magazine with a 3+1 capacity, as well as the rotary magazine floorplate and triggerguard assembly bearing factory trademarks. The serial number is repeated on the receiver and barrel shank, consistent with factory practice on these rifles.
It wears a right-hand Monte Carlo walnut stock featuring a shadow-line cheekpiece, fine checkering, a contrasting black fore-end tip, and a white line spacer. A Pachmayr White Line ventilated recoil pad is professionally installed to complement the heavy .458 Win. Mag. chambering while preserving a 14.25 inch length of pull.
Iron sights include a hooded ramp front sight with bead and a barrel-mounted rear sight on a leaf/elevator base.
Markings include 'MADE IN AUSTRIA,' 'Original Mannlicher Schoenauer,' 'Mod. MC Kal. .458,' and 'STEYR-DAIMLER-PUCH AG, STEYR.' The combination of Magnum action, very rare chambering and configuration, and original Austrian manufacture makes this an appealing example for collectors and enthusiasts of classic dangerous-game rifles.