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[jhyde84]

Hi

My Dad has a 0.375 Steyr Manlicher, manufactured in 1892.
Cordite 4o-270 MAX, Army & Navy C.S.L. London.

My Dad passed away this year in October, so I am desperate to dispose
of this rifle.

Can anyone tell me what it might be worth??
Where can I sell it and how??

Thanks
Joe

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[dr.jayakumar]

friend,
i am sorry about your dad.don't sell your rifle,try and get a licence for yourself.thats one hell of a gun to find in india.if i am not mistaken it should be .376 and not .375.got excitied seeing this rifle.
regards

[TwoRivers]

.if i am not mistaken it should be .376 and not .375.got excitied seeing this rifle.
regards

Dr.J: You are mistaken. This is the old British .375 2.5" Flanged Nitro Express, also called .370 N.E. at times. The cartridge is obsolete and no longer loaded, though Bertram in Australia makes cases. So today it's a handloading proposition. These Dutch or Rumanian pattern Mannlicher actions were quite popular with British gunsmiths.
In no way to be confused with the recent .376 Steyr cartridge and rifles.

[jhyde84]

Dr. Jayakumar, thank you for your response. I did however contemplate transferring the gun to myself,
but there is a lot of red tape involved. So I lost interest. If I go by what my Dad said, this gun was actually used in the First world war trenches, and was gifted to his Great-Great Grandfather by a Colonel who tried to commit suicide with this same weapon, (my G.G.G.Grandfather had saved the colonel's life after he shot himself with this gun). So thats the story, and this gun has passed down the line and now it is in my possession. I was interested to know what it would be worth then I will try and find a buyer, because it is nearly impossible for me to get a licence nowadays. Thank You so very much for your advice.
P.S.
Hi TwoRivers,
Thanks 4 your response.
I enquired about ammo for this gun at my local gun dealer, and it is available but quite expensive. and you are correct, it is a 0.375 however I don't really know what it means. I don't know much about guns, except how to fire them.
Thanks again

[Vineet]

You can get a license for this rifle under heirloom policy since this gun belongs to your father. Getting a license is not that difficult, all it needs is little detemination from your side.

I enquired about ammo for this gun at my local gun dealer, and it is available but quite expensive.

I would say you are lucky as ammo is available at your local gun dealer. If one can afford to buy a car then surely he can afford petrol also. I am sure buying 20-25 cartridges won't be a big deal for you.

I would advise you to get a license for the rifle and buy some ammo. This rifle has been for generations in your family, don't sell it.

[goodboy_mentor]

Yes it is not that difficult to get license under family heirloom if you patiently and wisely chase the application. Also there have been many favourable decisions by High Courts in matters of arms licensing, they can be read at http://indiansforguns.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=15638 and http://indiansforguns.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=15639

Since this weapon was manufactured in 1892, it is not less than one hundred years old, therefore as per The Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972 it is an anquity and thus should not require license as per Section 45(c) of Arms Act 1959. You may discuss this with some good civil lawyer. I have discussed related matter here http://indiansforguns.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=15556 But if your ammunition is less than one hundred years old, you will still need license for ammunition.