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On the Mannlicher Schoenauer collectors site is a photo of an original Model 1903 with stock panels.

You mean this rifle:

It seems to be a custom made (probably factory made) take down rifle with full lenght rib. In those rifles any uncommon details are, of course, possible. Those side panels are IMO more essential if the caliber would be bigger than 6,5x54 MS.

Last edited by Igorrock; 06/23/13 11:41 AM.