Schultz & Larsen M100
Schultz & Larsen Gevaerfabrik · Rifle · Out Of Production
Also known as: Schultz & Larsen Model 100
Overview
The Schultz & Larsen M100 is a Danish bolt-action hunting rifle built at the company's Otterup factory as one of the last models in its classic hand-made sporting line, following the earlier M60, M65, M68 and M84. Like its predecessors it is built on Schultz & Larsen's distinctive multi-lug rear-locking bolt action, in which the locking lugs sit at the rear of the bolt and engage the receiver, a layout the firm carried over from its match-rifle heritage and valued for accuracy. Highly praised by hunters, these rifles were largely hand-built and sold out soon after production, but their labour-intensive manufacture made them costly and limited output.
Specifications
| Barrel Length | 580 mm (22.83") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Effective Range | 300 m (328 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .30-06 Springfield · primary — also known as 30-06, .30-06 Sprg, 7.62x63mm
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Rear Locking Bolt, Detachable Magazine, Match Grade Barrel, Hand Built
Service history
Operators
- Civilian hunters and target shooters
Production
Hand-built in limited numbers at the Otterup factory; the manual, time-consuming production made the classic S&L sporting rifles unprofitable and constrained output.
Origin
Country of origin: Denmark
Designer: Schultz & Larsen Gevaerfabrik
Notes
The M100 succeeded the M84 in Schultz & Larsen's classic model progression (M5x, M60, M65, M68, M84, M100). Detailed factory specifications for the M100 are sparsely documented; weight, barrel length and the full chambering list are unconfirmed here and left null. The .30-06 Springfield is recorded as the primary chambering in line with the company's earlier sporting rifles, which were also offered in a range of European hunting calibers.
Background
Schultz & Larsen made its name on precision target rifles, including guns used in Olympic-level competition, and carried that match-rifle pedigree into its rear-locking sporting rifles, of which the M100 was among the last of the classic hand-made line before the company moved to modern series production.