S#: X869 | Mfg. Date: 1886 | Barrel Length: Approx. 32” | Manufactured in 1886 by Österreichische Waffenfabriks-Gesellschaft (Steyr), Austria, under contract for the Kingdom of Portugal. Designed by Alfred von Kropatschek, this tubular-magazine repeating rifle was adopted during Portugal’s military modernization and subsequently served through the country’s colonial campaigns in Africa. Features Portuguese royal crown and King Luís I markings, with “OE.W.F.G. STEYR 1886” on the receiver. The Receiver, barrel and stock are numbered X869. The bolt is marked MM845 Retains its 1886 military acceptance cartouche, numerous inspection markings, and inspection-marked cleaning rod |||| CONDITION: Excellent. Steyr rifle retaining approximately 95% original blue finish with scattered age-related wear. Bolt correctly remains in the white with fire-blue retaining screw. Trigger guard shows considerable finish loss. Stock is excellent and solid with beautiful military patina, appearing untouched and unsanded, with crisp cartouche stamps. Mechanically functions. Bore is Good with visible rifling, darkened grooves, and some rust ||||| CLASS: ANTIQUE