Austrian M95/34 Steyr 1903 Rifle

[James Thibodeau]

I just acquired a rifle I never knew existed but can find very little information. It is a Steyr 1903 M95 with Bulgarian crest atop the chamber & refurb stamps on stock front of butt plate, Austrian mfg. on the barrel and Nazi stamp in the stock just behind the bolt. This bolt runs straight back and is really cool. Ammo is pricey with mostly corrosive available. I can find very little on the Nazi type except appears to be Nazi prison guard rifle but it appears to be 8X56cal.
Any interest? Any additional feedback?

 

[Candyman]

Chech these sites for info.

http://world.guns.ru/rifle/rfl18-e.htm

http://www.carbinesforcollectors.com/m95.htm

http://home.alltel.net/randyric/rm1895.htm

http://www.surplusrifle.com/steyrm95/index.asp

 

[Pale Horse]

Make sure it wasn't converted to 8x57. The Germans had some they issued to support troops that were "marginally safe" for that round.

 

[James Thibodeau]

Here are 3 more pics of particular interests: