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. Main modification was the rechambering to 8×56mmR cartridge.

May 24, 2013 · The Austrian Army issued the M95 Steyr Mannlicher rifle in the early 1900s and used it to good effect in World War 1 on no less than three fronts.

Aug 25, 2023 · The Steyr 95/30 8x56R straight-pull action carbine is still best of breed. The Model 1895 Steyr was modernized between world wars into the 95/30—a carbine chambered to the more powerful 8x56R. August 25, 2023 By Jeff John

Jun 7, 2023 · The Steyr M95 is a straight-pull bolt action rifle designed by the Austrian engineer Ferdinand Karl Adolf Josef Mannlicher before the First World War. That rifle (aka the Mannlicher M1895 et al.) served in vast numbers…but it kind of sucked.

Oct 15, 2013 · 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.

(This rifle was designed by Ferdinand Ritter von Mannlicher and also manufactured in large quantities by Österreichische Waffenfabriks-Gesellschaft, Steyr, 1896-1918). 2.5 million were made total, approx. 25% in Hungary. Caliber: 8x50mm rimmed. Muzzle velocity 620 m/sec [2030 fps] with M1893 ball cartridge.

Apr 11, 2024 · In 1895, Mannlicher’s straight-pull, enbloc-clip-fed rifle was officially adopted by the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The Mannlicher Model 1895 was unlike other bolt-action rifles of the time, as it...

Jun 21, 2017 · The Steyr M95 or the Mannlicher M1895 is one of the least known (in opinion) military surplus rifles available on the US market compared to, say Mosins, Mausers, and garands. Approximately 3,500,000 Steyr’s were made by Œ.W.G. in Austria, F.G.GY. in Hungary, and Zbrojovka Brno in Czechoslovakia between 1896 & 1920.

Originally chambered in 8x50mmR, the vast majority were arsenal rebuilt and rechambered to the newer 8x56mmR in the 1930's. This rifle appears to have started life as a Model 1895 Short Rifle or Carbine. Marked on the top of the receiver is the make and model.

The Steyr M1895 rifle, also known as Steyr-Mannlicher M95 straight pull rifle, was developed by famous Austrian arms designer Ferdinand Ritter Von Mannlicher. Based on his previous M1890 design, this rifle was manufactured in Austro-Hungarian Empire at state arms factories in Steyr (Austria) and Budapest (Hungary).