Description

A Very Rare 8MM Portuguese Contract Castro Guedes System Steyr 1885 Model Breech-Loading Military Rifle
No. 2359 Dated 1886
With blued sighted barrel retained by two barrel bands, the forward one incorporating a bayonet lug on the right, calibrated folding adjustable back-sight on an octagonal breech, characteristic blued action dated and with manufacturer's and model details within circles on the left side, the right side with crowned monogram of King D. Luis I in a circle, curved lever, figured serial numbered butt and fore-stock (some bruising), the former with circular stamp en suite with the manufacturer's action mark, steel butt-plate, sling loops, steel ramrod,very good bore and much original finish.
Most of these rifles were used by the Boers in the war with the British during the late 19th and early 20th century . This one came from South Africa so probably a Boer purchase
sect 58 obsolete calibre