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[Riversedge]

Hello all,

I’ve recently been bitten by the milsurp rifle bug. What began with a sporterized enfield no.1 mk3 has led to recently trading for my first non-sporterized surplus military rifle. From the research I’ve done (from here!) I believe I have a Steyr m95/30. Since I am new to these WW1 and 2 rifles, I was hoping for direction. I would like to start a thread on the Steyr, but I’m not entirely sure which forum section to start it. Any direction would be great! Thank you.

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[painter777]

I would like to start a thread on the Steyr, but I’m not entirely sure which forum section to start it.

Hello Riversedge,
By looking through our search feature I found a number of inquires about the Steyr M 95's posted here in this forum. And since you've said hello, you might as well post about your Milsurp here also.
1: First welcome to Milsurps from another member from a Rivers Edge here in Michigan !
2: I found this link you might be interested in by typing in Steyr M 95 in the Search Box: http://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=47689
3: Be prepared..... We like pictures.

Again Welcome, from the East of Lansing area,

Charlie-Painter777

[Riversedge]

Charlie,

Thank you for the warm welcome! The river life is good! I wasn’t sure if there was a specific section for Austrian rifles but if here works I’m good with that. I read that thread of posts and found it very informative.

I’m going to check out the sticky on how to upload photos and add another post. Thanks again

[painter777]

If starting a brand new thread with a 'Attention Grabbing Title'..... my best guess would be in the Mauser Rifles section, I believe these are closely (?) related. Good Luck..........

Cheers,
Charlie-Painter777

[Riversedge]

Ok,

I have attached the pictures of my recently acquired m95/30. From what I have researched, this appears to be a carbine that has been cut down, due to the front sight attached via barrel band. The "K" marking, if I'm correct, indicate this rifle was made in Austria. The stock looks to have been re serialized for the third time (force matched?). The stock looks pretty cool with a tiger stripe pattern. The previous owner said this is more rare and valuable (I take that with a grain of salt). The rifle came with several clips (en blocs?), some of which are Third Reich marked. Ammo that came with it is also Third Reich marked with the year 1938 and roman numeral 8 (August?). The S stamp on the barrel indicates that this rifle fires the 8x56r spire point. That about covers what I have found out about the rifle. If I'm missing anything let me know!

Also, I am considering taking this rifle down and cleaning/restoring the stock with a 50/50 mix of boiled linseed oil and turpentine (based on research). However, this stock looks rather banged up, dirty, and possibly historical. What are some thoughts on the stock. Should I leave it as is, or proceed to clean it up? I am also a coin collector, so I know cleaning can be very harmful to something with historical value.

Thank you all for reading and hopefully replying!

[painter777]

Delete
Problem solved.

[Riversedge]

Badger said the antivirus flagged my pictures but they have been reviewed and they are up now. Thanks!

[painter777]

R/Edge,
Beautiful Wood, Don't touch that stock, it can wait.... Trust me.
Now you've got me interested in a completely new animal to me.
I normally dabble in the US M1 .30 Cal. Carbine along with early US lever and rolling blocks.

What is the total length?
I found what may be helpful but not sure. Like I said these are new to me. But give it some time there are some incredibly knowledgeable collectors here, some who may be from near your area like member Butlersrangers...... among others.

I found the information below by RK Smith with additions by Cliff Carlisle from this link:
m95page


The receivers and sight hoods were stamped with the Eagle stamp for the Republik Austria which was used from 1918 until March 1938 when the Germans took over the control of Austria. The barrels were stamped with an HV (Heeresverwaltung = army administration) control stamp where the right leg of the H is the left leg of the V, the Austrian republic eagle and the date of the conversion.

They marked the updated ones with an S on the barrel and designated them the M95/30 or M95 S for Stutzenkarabiner. The barrels were originally marked Wn, Imperial Eagle and the date of manufacture. During the upgrade some of the dates were over stamped and some were left intact with the HV stamp alongside the original one.

After the Germans took control of Austria in 1938 they re-called all the M95s & replaced them with German rifles. The M95/30s were processed through a repair shop & the sights were changed back to the schritten type and the front sight protectors were removed. These guns were then given to the Bulgarians, one of Germany's allies, who still used the M95 with the schritten sights. An un-converted M95/30 is a rare gun.

I'm curious if you can see or find the Intertwined HV Imperial Eagle and Date of Manufacture. Also along with the Frt site hood missing, I see your's has the Metric Rear site.


CH-P777

[painter777]

Any help ?

Modern Firearms - Steyr Mannlicher M95

[Eaglelord17]

Nice little carbine you have there. As you might know by now this was made from a long rifle based on the rear sight on the rifle. Your markings are worn but I think the date stamp is likely that this rifle was accepted into service in 1920. From there it would have been cut down and modified to the M95/30 configuration. After that it was sent to Bulgaria, who refurbished it post-WWII.

Here is a good read for M95 related information.
http://www.hungariae.com/Mann9530.htm

The clips for your rifle are often called Mannlicher clips after there designer. The American term is often 'en-bloc' after the M1 Garand. Many of the M95 Mannlicher clips you find are from the late 30s. It is neat as you mentioned as some are marked with the little swastika eagle on them and some are marked with the Austrian Double-headed eagle. I have some in the original boxes, with ammo from I believe July and August 1938, and you can see the change over from Austrian government to Nazi government very clearly as the ammo received the swastika eagle when the change over happened.

Cool little carbine, hope you enjoy it.