{"product_id":"portuguese-model-1886-kropatschek-infantry-rifle-exceptional-condition-oewg-steyr-1886-8-60r-original-configuration","title":"Portuguese Model 1886 Kropatschek Infantry Rifle – Exceptional Condition – OEWG Steyr 1886 – 8×60R – Original Configuration","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOffered here is an original Portuguese Model 1886 Kropatschek bolt-action infantry rifle, manufactured in \u003cstrong\u003e1886\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eÖsterreichische Waffenfabriks-Gesellschaft (OEWG), Steyr, Austria\u003c\/strong\u003e, for the Portuguese Army. Designed by Alfred von Kropatschek, the Model 1886 represents one of the last generations of tubular-magazine military rifles before smokeless powder repeating rifles became the standard across Europe. It also served as one of the important mechanical predecessors to the French Model 1886 Lebel, particularly through its tubular magazine system.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rifle remains in its original \u003cstrong\u003einfantry configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e, measuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e133 cm (52.4\") in overall length\u003c\/strong\u003e with an \u003cstrong\u003e82 cm (32.3\") barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e, and is chambered for the original \u003cstrong\u003e8×60R Kropatschek\u003c\/strong\u003e cartridge. Unlike examples that were subsequently altered or converted, this rifle retains its original chambering, preserving its original military configuration. It retains the correct full-length tubular magazine, original ladder rear sight, original front sight assembly, and its original cleaning rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe receiver is correctly marked \u003cstrong\u003e\"OE.W.F.G. STEYR 1886\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and retains Portuguese royal acceptance and military inspection marks, confirming its original military manufacture and service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible receiver assembly is consistently numbered \u003cstrong\u003eTT620\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the bolt assembly is consistently numbered \u003cstrong\u003eHH668\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the visible bolt components remaining internally matching. No visible force-matched serial numbers were observed on the inspected components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe walnut stock is exceptionally well preserved for a military rifle of this age. The wood remains solid and structurally stable, free from any major cracks or repairs, while retaining attractive original military character with only honest handling marks accumulated during service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metal components are likewise exceptionally well preserved, exhibiting a smooth, even appearance with sharp markings, crisp edges, and only light service wear consistent with careful long-term preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe action cycles smoothly by manual inspection. The bore is a particular highlight, remaining bright with exceptionally strong, well-defined rifling—far superior to what is typically encountered on surviving nineteenth-century black powder military rifles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn increasingly scarce example of the original Portuguese Model 1886 Kropatschek infantry rifle, retaining its original military configuration, desirable OEWG Steyr manufacture, original \u003cstrong\u003e8×60R Kropatschek chambering\u003c\/strong\u003e, original cleaning rod, excellent wood and metal condition, and an exceptional bore. A superb addition to any advanced collection of nineteenth-century military firearms, Portuguese military arms, or early European repeating rifle systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AAG CANADA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53934457192559,"sku":"NR000288","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1836\/6063\/files\/IMG_7839_1150ee20-0d60-42d8-a7fb-0a1720863b0f.jpg?v=1785776161","url":"https:\/\/aagcanada.ca\/products\/portuguese-model-1886-kropatschek-infantry-rifle-exceptional-condition-oewg-steyr-1886-8-60r-original-configuration","provider":"AAG CANADA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}