Steyr Mannlicher model M left hand

[WildBoarHunter]

Hi,
I was just wondering in which calibers were these made. I came across mostly 30-06 and 270 win, also a few 7×64, a single 9,3×62 and quite a few 6,5×57 and 6,5×55 the latter seem to be a limited special run. Unfortunately I never saw a left hand 7×57 or a Model L 308 win. Did anyone came across any other caliber in full left hand configuration?
I have a Frankonia catalogue from 1995 and it lists only 30-06 and 7×64 in left hand and nothing else.
I would love to have a left handed 7×57 but so far only saw Heym SR 20 in this cal and no Steyrs. I do have a left handed Heym SR 20 6,5×55 but I also had a Steyr Luxus 6,5×57 with left handed stock and I liked the Steyr better. I loved the single set trigger and the overall feel of the rifle in hand. Unfortunately no Luxus models were ever made in true left hand configuration as far as I know. It is obviously the better rifle than standard as it features a metal magazine and floor plate and also a slimmer stock design.
Below is a pic from my Frankonia catalogue.

 

[6mmarc]

Just maybe keep an eye on the auctions there’s plenty of older steyrs going through these days
I’ve picked a couple up just for spare parts

 

[Sinistral]

Hi,
I was just wondering in which calibers were these made. I came across mostly 30-06 and 270 win, also a few 7×64, a single 9,3×62 and quite a few 6,5×57 and 6,5×55 the latter seem to be a limited special run. Unfortunately I never saw a left hand 7×57 or a Model L 308 win. Did anyone came across any other caliber in full left hand configuration?
I have a Frankonia catalogue from 1995 and it lists only 30-06 and 7×64 in left hand and nothing else.
I would love to have a left handed 7×57 but so far only saw Heym SR 20 in this cal and no Steyrs. I do have a left handed Heym SR 20 6,5×55 but I also had a Steyr Luxus 6,5×57 with left handed stock and I liked the Steyr better. I loved the single set trigger and the overall feel of the rifle in hand. Unfortunately no Luxus models were ever made in true left hand configuration as far as I know. It is obviously the better rifle than standard as it features a metal magazine and floor plate and also a slimmer stock design.
Below is a pic from my Frankonia catalogue.

I'm assuming the opening lines refer to right-handed rifles. I've seen true left-handed Steyr-Mannlicher model Ms in only 2 calibres - a standard in .30/06, and an ornately engraved 7x64. There were no Lefthand models in SL, L, S, S/T, or the Luxus L, M, or S.
Heym made their SR20N in Lefthand for many more cartridges (medium, long, and standard magnum) all in the same .30-06 length action.

 

[Heym SR20]

There was a left handed one in 7x64 on the estate where I shot many of my first deer. I shot quite a few deer with it. A nice rifle to use.

I ended buying a left handed Heym SR20 - I think I prefer it. The magazine on the model M was polymer rotary - very nice, but 30 years on they seem to be pretty fragile. No issue with the fixed 2 row Heym box magazine

 

[Dunwaters]

Steyr did custom chamberings with a very short lead time in the 70’s and 80’s.
If you asked for it, and they had the correct action length, they would do it.
I still lust after a.222 or a .22/250 with the single stack metal magazine and a full stock.
A similar specification in 6.5x55 would induce priapism.

 

[WildBoarHunter]

I'm assuming the opening lines refer to right-handed rifles. I've seen true left-handed Steyr-Mannlicher model Ms in only 2 calibres - a standard in .30/06, and an ornately engraved 7x64. There were no Lefthand models in SL, L, S, S/T, or the Luxus L, M, or S.
Heym made their SR20N in Lefthand for many more cartridges (medium, long, and standard magnum) all in the same .30-06 length action.

No I was talking only about left handed rifles and in which calibers were they available. As it seems they also made some special runs with other calibers than 30-06 and 7×64. These two do seem to be the most common ones though. And they are also on most flyers that state left handed models.

 

[WildBoarHunter]

Steyr did custom chamberings with a very short lead time in the 70’s and 80’s.
If you asked for it, and they had the correct action length, they would do it.
I still lust after a.222 or a .22/250 with the single stack metal magazine and a full stock.
A similar specification in 6.5x55 would induce priapism.

This is valuable info thanks. It explains why sometimes unusual calibers in left hand configuration show up.

 

[sammuz75]

I have a Luxus Stutzen in .243 with the metal magazine. Lovely rifle.

 

[WildBoarHunter]

I agree, I had Luxus model M stutzen. No other rifle suited me better. But it was chambered in 6.5×57 and I decided to sell it as the caliber wasn't well suited for driven hunting. Should have kept it for stalking.

 

[sammuz75]

I agree, I had Luxus model M stutzen. No other rifle suited me better. But it was chambered in 6.5×57 and I decided to sell it as the caliber wasn't well suited for driven hunting. Should have kept it for stalking.

Mine probably won’t get a huge amount of use after I pick up a .308 but I will certainly have it out for the roe rut

 

[reel&rifle]

Mine probably won’t get a huge amount of use after I pick up a .308 but I will certainly have it out for the roe rut

Ruh roe raggy

 

[Gaz222]

My first proper stalking rifle was a luxus stutzen in 5.5x57 with a S&B 4x scope which I bitterly regret letting go. The only left handed Model M I’ve seen was a sadly neglected .30/06 which I think was the ‘standard calibre’ along with 7mm.