Help identifying Steyr M95

[Andymc]

It doesn't appear to have an S on it, only a K. But it's very difficult because no clearly visible markings are available (I think I can make out a single digit but can't tell if it's a 1, 7, or a deviously shaped pit/dent).

It also has no barrel bands, and the rear sights appear to be not original. I didn't know what I was looking at when I picked it up (other than an M95), I may not have gotten it if I knew it had been screwed with so much.

Is there any way to tell anything about it, even what it's chambered in? When it was made?

 

[rob63]

It doesn't appear to have an S on it, only a K. But it's very difficult because no clearly visible markings are available (I think I can make out a single digit but can't tell if it's a 1, 7, or a deviously shaped pit/dent).

It also has no barrel bands, and the rear sights appear to be not original. I didn't know what I was looking at when I picked it up (other than an M95), I may not have gotten it if I knew it had been screwed with so much.

Is there any way to tell anything about it, even what it's chambered in? When it was made?

The markings on the barrel shank that you can't decipher are the markings that would tell you when it was made, and where it was proofed at. Since it doesn't have the S indicating it was rechambered for the 8 X 56 mm cartridge it appears to still be in the original 8 X 50 mm chambering. However, considering how weak the other markings are, I'm not sure you can say that for sure. I think you really need to have a casting done before considering shooting it.

Does it have a 30 inch barrel? I can't really tell from the photos.

 

[TheJoker]

Here is my go to site for M95 Info:

Manowar's Hungarian Weapons & History

 

[Andymc]

The markings on the barrel shank that you can't decipher are the markings that would tell you when it was made, and where it was proofed at. Since it doesn't have the S indicating it was rechambered for the 8 X 56 mm cartridge it appears to still be in the original 8 X 50 mm chambering. However, considering how weak the other markings are, I'm not sure you can say that for sure. I think you really need to have a casting done before considering shooting it.

Does it have a 30 inch barrel? I can't really tell from the photos.

It looks like a bit shorter

 

[Andymc]

The markings on the barrel shank that you can't decipher are the markings that would tell you when it was made, and where it was proofed at. Since it doesn't have the S indicating it was rechambered for the 8 X 56 mm cartridge it appears to still be in the original 8 X 50 mm chambering. However, considering how weak the other markings are, I'm not sure you can say that for sure. I think you really need to have a casting done before considering shooting it.

Does it have a 30 inch barrel? I can't really tell from the photos.

I managed to get a better picture of the barrel shank, it looks like part of a symbol (a wing) can be made out.

Also, what do you mean a casting? I had a gunsmith supoosedly check the headspacing but given I can't even be sure what it's chambered in I'm not so sure now

 

[rob63]

I managed to get a better picture of the barrel shank, it looks like part of a symbol (a wing) can be made out.

Also, what do you mean a casting? I had a gunsmith supoosedly check the headspacing but given I can't even be sure what it's chambered in I'm not so sure now

The wing is probably a part of the Austria-Hungary coat of arms. It's not really that clear to me in the photo, but it is certainly what one would expect to see.

The photo of the barrel length shows that you have either a carbine or short rifle. Since it doesn't have a screw in the stock wrist for the side mounted sling swivel typical of the carbine, it makes me think it was probably a short rifle known as a Repetierstutzen.

If you had a gunsmith check the headspacing, then presumably he already verified the chambering. You should ask him. If he is a qualified gunsmith, then go with whatever caliber he tells you it is.

Here is a video that explains what a chamber casting is.

[video=youtube;voMp0IQwDLU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voMp0IQwDLU[/video]

 

[DangerousDave]

I have owned 2 of these in the past. That is definitely not the original sight. Ammo can still be found, but it's not cheap.