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M1895 DUTCH Mannlicher rifles

steve666steve666 Member Posts: 108 ✭✭
edited March 2002 in Ask the Experts
Can "any-buddy" out there advise/direct me in learning about the m1895 D=M rifle that I just bought for $50.00 ??? I would like to Read up on its history, ETC.... THANX, Steve
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  • Der GebirgsjagerDer Gebirgsjager Member Posts: 1,673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Steve- I can tell you that there are four recognized variations of this carbine, the main differences being in stock configuration and location of sling swivels. A practically identical rifle was used during the same period by Romania. I have several books that have pictures and give a technical description of the rife and carbine, but none give a detailed history. There are some interesting facts, such as that the wooden covering on the left side of the magazine was to make carring of the carbine slung across the back more comfortable for bicycle troops, etc. Some of the references you might check are "Small Arms of the World" by W.H.B. Smith, "The Book of Rifles" same author, "Testing the War Weapons" by Timothy J. Mullin. Interestingly, you'll find a reproduction of an ad selling these carbines in the April, 2002 issue of "The American Rifleman", page 96, where they were being sold for $22.50 by Winfield Arms as, "The ideal low priced deer gun."
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  • steve666steve666 Member Posts: 108 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    "Der G" ..thanx 4 reply....My item is the long rifle, marked 'steyr 1904' on left receiver wall...what was the purpose of the handguard over-hanging partially the top of the receiver ring?? Steve
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  • Der GebirgsjagerDer Gebirgsjager Member Posts: 1,673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    The answer to your question is, "I don't know!" The specimen in my collection is the same as you describe. It might have been an attempt to reduce the amount of rain water getting into the action portion of the stock. Your rifle is one of the earlier examples made in Austria for Holland. All of the cited references cover both the rifle and carbine. You will find that ammo for these is scarce, but it is possible to handload for them.
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  • steve666steve666 Member Posts: 108 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hi "Der G",,,, I just might try to reload this Cartridge.......I do so for 6.5 swede, 6.5 jap, 6.5 carcano....Thanx 4 inspiring me > > you are a true CREDIT to this site = = THANX, Steve
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