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R1145 · May 22, 2009, 01:13 AM

Herr Mannlicher was a genius, the Austrian John Browning. The M95 carbines are punishing to shoot, though.

They were originally chambered for a unique 8x50mm round, the rifles being the standard firearm of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in WWI. After the war, many were cut down to carbines and rechambered to 8x56R, which is what one usually sees today.

They were used extensively in WWII, mostly by Axis police and rear echelon troops. Much of the surplus ammo has a swastika headstamp.

I'd love to rechamber one to 7mm.

Overall, a neat piece of history. Very cool mechanically, ahead of its time. Not a very effective weapon, though.

May 22, 2009, 01:13 AM	#11
R1145 Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 351	Herr Mannlicher was a genius, the Austrian John Browning. The M95 carbines are punishing to shoot, though. They were originally chambered for a unique 8x50mm round, the rifles being the standard firearm of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in WWI. After the war, many were cut down to carbines and rechambered to 8x56R, which is what one usually sees today. They were used extensively in WWII, mostly by Axis police and rear echelon troops. Much of the surplus ammo has a swastika headstamp. I'd love to rechamber one to 7mm. Overall, a neat piece of history. Very cool mechanically, ahead of its time. Not a very effective weapon, though.