Help identify this rifle...

[Texas]

Hello all,

I was watching this a Nat. Geo. documentary this evening, when I saw a rifle that I don't recognize. At first, I thought it was an m95 carbine, but it appears to have a turn-bolt action, rather than a straight-pull action. The footage begins at 28:10 in the film.

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[mr.e moose]

Hard to tell from the quick glance that you get, but my guess would be Carcano's.

[Eaglelord17]

It is a Dutch M95 Carbine of some variation (would need better pictures to get a definite answer for the exact model). Used 5rd Mannlicher clips which could be inserted either way, and was in 6.5x53r.

[old rockape]

Hi
The carbine has a moving side mounted swivel and a short handguard. It is a new Model No 1 cavalry carbine. If you require further information let me know.
Ian

[Aragorn243]

I think the Dutch Mannlicher has too many models that even they can't keep track of them all. I think they decided there were 12. But then you have to add the Dutch East Indies into the mix which ordered their own and have their own variations. What is throwing me off is that groove under the barrel. Mine is buried and too difficult to get out and I neglected to photograph that part of the rifle. I'm assuming that is the non-existent cleaning rod channel.

[Eaglelord17]

I think the Dutch Mannlicher has too many models that even they can't keep track of them all. I think they decided there were 12. But then you have to add the Dutch East Indies into the mix which ordered their own and have their own variations. What is throwing me off is that groove under the barrel. Mine is buried and too difficult to get out and I neglected to photograph that part of the rifle. I'm assuming that is the non-existent cleaning rod channel.

What is really fascinating is how they did a commission to simplify the amount of variations for the carbines and instead ended up increasing the number of variations!

[old rockape]

Hi
If you include the KSO training carbine and the carbine to break up cartridges, 17 variants in all. We only have 8 so far. Included are photos of our No1 New Model. They had rods.
Ian

[browningautorifle]

Included are photos of our No1 New Model.

Isn't that a neat little carbine...I've never handled one.

[Eaglelord17]

That is a beaut, thanks for sharing that!

[Texas]

That is a beaut, thanks for sharing that!

No problem... I've been collecting for a few years now, but every once in a while, I still run across a rifle that I've got no clue about! I recognized the Mannlicher characteristics, but that configuration is one I've never seen before; thanks to all who helped solve the mystery!