World War I Austrian STEYR M95 Straight Pull MANNLICHER 8x56mm Carbine C&R World War I & II Austro-Hungarian Carbine

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World War I Austrian STEYR M95 Straight Pull MANNLICHER 8x56mm Carbine C&R

World War I & II Austro-Hungarian Carbine

Here we present a C&R Austrian Steyr Model 95 Straight Pull Mannlicher Bolt Action Carbine, made circa the early 20th century in Steyr, Austria with a production run from 1897 through 1918. 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. The carbine was originally chambered for the round nosed 8×50mmR Mannlicher cartridge and used by cavalry units of the Austro-Hungarian Army as a replacement of the Mannlicher M1890 carbine. But, almost all of these carbines, including this example, were rechambered to accept the more powerful spitzer 8x56mmR cartridge in the 1930s and marked with an “S”, as is this one, on the receiver. It was initially adopted and employed by the Austro-Hungarian Army throughout World War I and was retained post-war by both the Austrian and Hungarian armies.

The Austro-Hungarian Army issued the Model 95 and used it with effectiveness in World War I on no less than 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 very good. Some original finish is present. Robust action. Dark bore. This example has a solid stock with an average amount of handling wear. Sharp markings. Import marked “CAI”. Markings are sharp. “S” marked barrel top. Good leather sling. Numbers on the barrel and receiver match.

Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.  

Barrel is 20 inches.

Caliber: 8x56mmR

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R Licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

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$1000
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