Austrian Steyr Arms M-95 Straight-Pull Carbine chambered in 8x56mmR

Description:
The most successful series of straight-pull bolt-action military rifles in history were invented by Ferdinand von Mannlicher (1848–1904). Mannlicher had first become fascinated with firearms while visiting the 1876 World Exposition in Philadelphia. Upon returning to Austria, he devoted his engineering talents to firearms development. His work soon attracted the attention of the Hapsburg empire’s premier arms manufacturer, the Österreichische Waffenfabrik Gesellschaft of Steyr, Austria, and it was his designs that were responsible for their becoming one of the world’s leading producers of military small arms. 
It had been said that many of Mannlicher’s ideas were ahead of his time and that military conservatism—along with the inability of prevailing technology to keep up with him—prevented Mannlicher from becoming as well known as his contemporaries John Moses Browning and Paul Mauser. 

The M.95 series of rifles, carbines and Stutzens were the primary weapons of Austro-Hungarian troops throughout WWI and proved to be rugged, reliable weapons. After the defeat of the Central Powers and the breakup of the empire, the M.95 remained the standard rifle of both Austria and Hungary. Many ex-Austrian rifles were turned over as war reparations, and Yugoslavia (Serbia), Romania, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Albania, Greece and Italy received tens of thousands of them. In the 1930s, the Austrian Bundesheer adopted a new cartridge: the 8mm M.30 scharfe S-Patrone. Hungary followed suit a year later with the 8mm 31M. éles töltény. Both rounds used a rimmed, 56mm, bottle-necked case loaded with a 208-grain spitzer bullet that propelled at 2,395 fps. Both countries re-chambered large numbers of their M.95 rifles, Stutzens and carbines for the new cartridges. Re-chambered Austrian weapons were stamped with the letter “S” 12mm high on the chamber area, while Hungarian weapons were similarly marked with an “H.” Austria and Hungary took this opportunity to also modernize their infantry rifles, by shortening the barrels to carbine length. These modified rifles can be identified by the longer, rear-sight leaf and by a sling loop welded to the left side of the barrel band. The Austrians referred to their re-chambered weapons as Repetierkarabiner M.95/30, while those in Hungarian service were designated the Gyalogsagi Hosszú Puska 31M.
When Hitler absorbed Austria into Nazi Germany in 1938 (the “Anschluss”), most of Austria’s Mannlicher rifles were put in storage.

However, the end of WWII did not bring the end of the M.95 Mannlicher. While Austria was under Allied occupation through to 1955, it did not have an army but did maintain the Österreichische Gendarmerie and the Zollwache (border guards), both of whom were equipped with Stutzen M.95 and Karabiner M.95/30s. To supply them with ammunition, both 8mm M.93 and M.30 cartridges were manufactured by Österreichische Jagdpatronenfabrik in Kramsach, Tyrol, Austria.

Today we have a great example and amazing piece of Ferdinand von Mannlicher's legacy; with this beautiful survival of what was truly the military "carbine's" famous era, perhaps even more famous than the days of the Wild West.

This M95 is functioning and  has the post-1930 conversion from 8x50R to its present WWII chamber of 8x56mmR, with what appear to be correct matching stamping marks on its barrel, receiver and stock. This M95 carbine does have a mount for a bayonet, however a bayonet is not included or available at this time. It also has what looks like an original sling from that period.

A great piece for your military collection or next hunting trip. Get it before its gone!! 






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Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: 8x56mmR
Manufacturer: Steyr Arms
Model: M-95 Carbine Rifle
Serial Number: 2562
Barrel Length: 480mm
Bore Info: 8x56mmR
Chambers: 8x56mmR
Condition: VF
Metal Condition: VF
Wood Condition: VF
Bore Condition: VF
Barrels: 1
Barrel Type: Rifled
Action: Straight Pull Bolt Action
Triggers: 1
Stock: one piece stock
Fore End: one piece stock
Butt Pad: oem metal
Finish: Blued
Weight: 7lbs 2oz
Sights: Iron Sights
Manufacture Date: 1930 - 1934
Item Location: New Hudson, MI
Proof:Nitro: yes
Optic: na

Price: $749.00
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