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Austrian STEYR M95/30 Straight Pull MANNLICHER 8x56 Bolt Action C&R CARBINE “S” Marked World War I & II CAVALRY Carbine
Guns International #: 102027872 Seller's Inventory #: 220747
Category: Steyr Rifles - Military Rifles - Non-US
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
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Description:
Austrian STEYR M95/30 Straight Pull MANNLICHER 8x56 Bolt Action C&R CARBINE
“S” Marked World War I & II CAVALRY Carbine
Here we present a C&R Austrian Steyr Model 95 Straight Pull Mannlicher Cavalry Carbine, made circa the early 1900s in Steyr, Austria, and converted circa 1936. In the 1880s, the bolt-action rifle was a very innovative firearm. One of the leaders in the design of these guns was a man named Ferdinand Ritter von Mannlicher. Mannlicher invented a straight pull, bolt action rifle that fed from an internal box magazine. In 1885, Mannlicher combined his efforts with the Austrian Arms Factory company at Steyr and formed the Steyr Mannlicher group to produce a new rifle that fired black powder 8x50R cartridges, the Model 1888. The gun was a success with the Austrian Army, but in 1893 smokeless powder caught on and replaced black powder practically overnight. Thus, the Austrians needed another new gun, and that is when Mannlicher came out with the Model 95.
The Model 1895 Infantry Rifle (Gewher) was designed from the ground up to fire the new stronger smokeless powder cartridges. A full-length wooden stock covered almost all of the metal surfaces to make it “soldier proof”. The straight pull design was so fast acting that the German soldiers that used the rifle in World War II called the M95 the “Ruck-Zuck”, meaning very quick.
The M95/30 was a conversion in the First Austrian Republic by Steyr Mannlicher during 1930–1940. These rifles carry the letter “S” meaning “Spitzer” stamped on the barrel. The main modification was the rechambering to the 8x56mmR cartridge. Other changes were the conversion of ladder sights from the older pace unit to meters and the addition of a brass front sight protector. Many long rifles were cut down to Stutzen length. Most of M95/30s were sent to Bulgaria during 1938–40, where front sight protectors were removed.
These rifles were originally chambered for 7.92mm Patrone 88 ammunition. As with virtually all Steyr Model 95 rifles in service, this example was converted to take the 7.92x57mm Mauser “S” Patrone and has an “S” stamped above the cylinder, indicating the conversion. The Spitzer cartridge was ballistically superior to the M/88, however, the chamber required modification to accept the thicker walled shell casing.
The Austrian Army issued the Model 95 Steyr and used it with effectiveness in World War I on no less that three fronts. While the army did not fare well during the great war, the soldiers said the Model 95 performed with great effectiveness. After the war, the Austro-Hungarian Empire went away, but the various countries that rose from the ashes, including Austria, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, and Rumania all kept their inherited Model 95s around for decades.
The overall condition is good. Strong action. Bright bore. Solid stock with less than expected wear. Legible markings. “S” marked barrel. Visible numbers match. Optics ready picatinny rail.
This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 20 inches.
Caliber: 8x56Rmm
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
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$1150
#220747
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes