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Steyr (Krobatschek)
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A friend has a Steyr model 1886 for which he's asking $350.00. From what I've read, the asking price for a short rifle in very good/fine condition like his is fair. But I assume it's in 8X50R since it has no markings to suggest it's been rechambered. Is this round different from the 8X50R Lebel? If so, where can you find it? Thanks.
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Dimensions are close in everything except case length. The case length of the Kropatschek, is 3/8"+ longer, than the Lebel. Because it was originally a black powder cartridge.
Price seems high to me as a shooter.
Wiki says 8x50 but that's the only place so far. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kropatschek_rifle
8x56 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFUkqeUgaS0
8x60 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uileDZXJo_w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhaY3pa1oio
Please re-read what I wrote. The Steyr is 8X50R, not 8X60R. At least from my reading.
Rechecked my data in, "Rifles of the World", by John Walter. The Model 1886 Short Rifle, was made for the Portuguese treasury guards. 4,800, were made by Steyr. 8 X 60R black powder cartridge.