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Gewehr98 · November 27, 2010, 02:28 PM

I have a couple of them, one a cavalry model, the other an artillery model.

Here's the cavalry model, with asymmetrical stock covering the "horse" side of the box magazine (not visible in photo):

You can use either .303 British or .30-40 Krag brass to make 6.5x53R ammo. I load 160gr Hornady RN bullets to better approximate the original 6.5x53R military loads.

While the Dutch and Romanian M-95 Turnbolt Mannlichers are rather rare here in the USA, they really haven't seen much of a jump in collector's prices compared to other military rifles of their vintage. Scarcity of ammo doesn't help, but they're still a very nice, well-made firearm. Enjoy yours!

November 27, 2010, 02:28 PM	#4
Gewehr98 Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2000 Location: Token Creek, WI Posts: 4,067	Dutch Model 1895 Turnbolt Mannlicher - carbine version. I have a couple of them, one a cavalry model, the other an artillery model. Here's the cavalry model, with asymmetrical stock covering the "horse" side of the box magazine (not visible in photo): You can use either .303 British or .30-40 Krag brass to make 6.5x53R ammo. I load 160gr Hornady RN bullets to better approximate the original 6.5x53R military loads. While the Dutch and Romanian M-95 Turnbolt Mannlichers are rather rare here in the USA, they really haven't seen much of a jump in collector's prices compared to other military rifles of their vintage. Scarcity of ammo doesn't help, but they're still a very nice, well-made firearm. Enjoy yours! __________________ "Bother", said Pooh, as he chambered another round... Neural Misfires