Mannlicher (& Mauser) rifles Lion Proofs


There are two types of Lion Proofs can be found on these weapons: Bulgarian and Czech


Bulgarian Lion

Bulgarian Lion on top of the receiver on Bulgarian M95's

Bulgarian Lion Proofs at various locations on Bulgarian M95's
Bulgarian Lions have a single tail, curved like an 'S'
Link to Bulgarian Mannlichers


Czech Lion

Czech Lion on top of the receiver a Czech VZ.24 Mauser. The shield represents Slovakia
Czech Mannlicher M95's did not have the lion crest
Czech Lions tail Y-splits into two ends
Link to Czech Mannlichers

Czech Lion Proofs have a letter (like S) left of the Lion and a Number right of the Lion
Picture shows a barrel shank of an M95 with Czech proofs

Several photos courtesy of John Wall from Gunboards.com

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