Do any of you have one? I just horse traded into one in 7.9mm (.315" bore)x57 (actually a 56.8mmlength case).

Rich

The one at the top is a 9x57 Haenel 98 sporter:

Slightly off topic but what is the centre rifle please ?

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Originally posted by Code4:
Slightly off topic but what is the centre rifle please ?

by it's bolt shroud and safety, I'd guess it's a CZ/Brno zg47.

Idaho Sharpshooter:

The Haenel you are referring to I assume is the M88 derivative ie the Commission rifle. Because that is the "true" Haenel.

They did make Mauser actioned rifles as shown in the top rifle ( and in typical Suhl sporter Style) but in terms of sporting rifles the M88 with the special hinged floorplate is the gun they are famous for and is by far the most common Haenel around.... ie it's a Mannlicher clone and not a Mauser.

What Haenel is actually even more famous for is that Hugo Schmeisser worked for them and their contribution to the world of guns was the first true assault rifle in the form of the German Sturm Gewehr with it's short cartridge.

Tin Can's rifle looks like a ZG47/21-22 hybrid: 21-22 stock, barrel and trigger group; ZG47 bolt. I can't tell about the action from the picture, if small ring it is 21-22, large ring ZG47.

Bottom rifle is another ZG47/21-22 variation or transition rifle, a 21-H small ring with a ZG47 bolt & trigger group:

ALF,

you are correct, sir! This is a pretty fine example of the "true" Haenel Sporting Rifle. 28" tapered octagon barrel with raised matted rib. The rib has a smooth area just in front of where the barrel tulips into octagon with c.G. Haenel Suhl Germany This is one that I think was imported by A.H.Funke of NYC. Sling swivels, DST's, spoon handle, single ramp front (not the two bead spring loaded one), and dual rear folding (one to the front, one to the rear) sight blades. It also has the peep rear sight marked "Lyman" as is the rear sight on the barrel. I think it is a M1909, but it is a bit of a mystery. Checkered euro-style PG (like an A5), and a barrel key on the fore end. It came with one 5-round top-loading clip. Marked .315" on the left side of the barrel, about an inch in front of the tulip (where it goes from round to octagon) not by the factory.
The markings on the left side of the receiver are 2,67 gBMP, then a line, under it is St.M.G It has the letters BOHLERSTAHL in a semi circle, with a 6-sided star inside it on each side of the barrel. It is just a really neat old rifle, and at $450; affordable for a cast bullet plinker if nothing else. Receiver is case hardened, although it is faded. I cannot find a serial number, but it may be hidden.

Just something fun...

Rich

Something like this

This one a 1907 military model in 7mm Mauser



What made Haenel's rendition of the M88 different was the magazine release, this was their patent.

Not mine:

I have an 88 commission carbine that reads CG Haenel on one line and Suhl on the second line. Neat old carbine. DW

I have a Heanel KK Sporter in 22LR. Most accurate 22 rifle I own. One hole @ 100 yards.