Original Portuguese Kropatschek M.1886 Infantry Rifle made by ŒWG Steyr dated 1886 - Serial LL505 MG 08-15 Maxim was Command Pilot that day

was Command Pilot that day

which we assume is a lot number

The weapon has engraved steel mounts and still retains a steel ramrod

beginning in 1975 and continuing

a Barings office was established in Liverpool specifically to capitalize on new North American opportunities

Original Portuguese Kropatschek M.1886 Infantry Rifle made by ŒWG Steyr dated 1886 - Serial LL505 MG 08-15 Maxim was Command Pilot that dayOriginal 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,