Kimber built their reputation on sporterizing M96s and converting them to calibers that go well beyond the pressures of the original chambering, such as .308. I wouldn't do that with a 95 or earlier- all of the m96s were made with Swedish steel which was stronger and more consistant than anything else available at the time.
I would shoot the 95 to see how it shoots- the 7x57 is a great cartridge within its limitations.
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