Standard Catalog of Military Firearms. Phillip Peterson

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      Austrian soldiers with Model 95 rifles • Courtesy Paul S. Scarlata from Mannlicher Military Rifles, Andrew Mobray Publishers

       Model 1895 Infantry Rifle

      Chambered for the 8x50R cartridge, this straight pull bolt action rifle was fitted with a 30" barrel with an integral clip loaded magazine and wooden handguard. This model has essentially the same action as the Model 1890 Carbine. Fitted with leaf sights. Weight is about 8 lbs. Produced from 1895 to about 1918 both at Steyr and Budapest. The rifle was marked with either of these two locations on top of the receiver ring along with “M95.”

      This was the primary shoulder arm of the Austro-Hungarian army during WWI and was made in huge quantities. The rifle was also used by Bulgaria and Greece. Many of these models were used in Italy during WWII, as well as the Balkans during that same period of time.

      NOTE: In the 1930s, both Austria and Hungary converted large numbers of these rifles to 8x56Rmm. Many of these rifles were converted to carbines at the same time. Converted rifles will have an “S” or “H” stamped over the chamber. Many of the Model 1895 rifles and carbines imported recently have been re-finished. There is not much difference in pricing in original or re-finished models. Use the very good column for the re-finished guns.

       Model 1895M Infantry Rifle

      Between the two world wars, many Model 95s were converted to 8x57mm short rifles and fitted with 24" barrels. These rifles used the standard Mauser stripper clip instead of the Mannlicher system. Receivers were marked “M95M” and “M95/24”. Yugoslavia was the main user of these rifles. Many experts consider these rifles unsafe to fire with full power 8x57mm ammunition.

       Model 1895 Sharpshooter’s Rifle

      Same configuration as the Infantry rifle except for the addition of double set triggers. Rare.

       Model 1895 Sniper Rifle

      Same as the Sharpshooter’s rifle but fitted with a telescope sight. Extremely rare. Deduct 50 percent if there is no scope.

       Model 1895 Cavalry Carbine

      Essentially the same as the Infantry rifle with a shorter barrel. Barrel length is 19.5". The sling swivels are located on the side on the stock and there is no bayonet lug or stacking hook. Weight is about 7 lbs. Produced until 1918.

       Close-up of receiver ring of Model 1895 Steyr Rifle

      Model 1895 Steyr Cavalry Carbine • Courtesy West Point Museum, Paul Goodwin photo

       Bayonets for the Steyr 1895 Series

       Model 1895 Short Rifle (Stuzen M95)

      This model was designed for non-cavalry use as it was fitted with a bayonet lug and sling swivels on the underside of the rifle. It was also fitted with a stacking hook attached to the barrel band. When the bayonet is attached, a blade sight is integral with the bayonet barrel ring for sighting purposes. Weight is about 7.5 lbs.

       Bayonets for Steyr 1895 Series

      Wood grips. 9.8" blade, cutting edge is to the top. Muzzle ring. Carbine model has a front sight blade on top of barrel ring. Made with or without a hook quillon. Crosspiece has two rivets. Ricasso can be marked “OEWG” or “FGGY” with an Austrian eagle. Refinished examples have been imported with the reworked rifles. They have electropenciled numbers. Price range 100 – 40.

       Ersatz Bayonets for Steyr 1895 Series

      During WWI, Austria copied the German practice of making substitute СКАЧАТЬ