Clear view of the sideplates affixed post conversion to Smokeless
    8mm ammunition.
 

    Safety on.  Bolt cannot be retracted, firing pin cannot move forward to
    strike the cartridge.
 

    Safety off.  This rifle has just been fired.
 
 

    Long range front sight pin; Mounted on the middle band.
 

    It is believed that the letter suffixes on the M1886 and M1888
    Mannlichers marked these rifles for export to South America.