Mannlichers are exotic rifles and were especially in demand in the post war years. Ruger made their international carbine which was popular for a number of years before being discontinued. Mannlichers are characterized by butter-smooth actions and bolt travel.
Your rifle has quite a bit of drop at the heel, typical of Mannlichers. Also, they usually require the services of a Mannlicher-skilled gunsmith to get them to group.
Ammunition is available and the cartridge would be ideal for North American big game without also half-killing the guy behind the rifle. The rifle may be convertible to 6.5 Swede, a much more popular chambering.
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