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Picked up a Steyr M95 short rifle at Big 5 on Uintah for $80. Been having fun going through all the numbers. Looks like it is a typical Bulgarian rework from my initial investigation. Numbers match on barrel/receiver/bolt/top band. Trigger guard has a #7.
Now to get the cosmoline out of it and find some ammo [M2]
http://smartautocard.com/Steyr1.jpg
http://smartautocard.com/Steyr2.jpg
http://smartautocard.com/Steyr3.jpg
http://smartautocard.com/Steyr4.jpg
http://smartautocard.com/Steyr5.jpg
http://smartautocard.com/Steyr6.jpg
http://smartautocard.com/Steyr7.jpg
http://smartautocard.com/Steyr8.jpg
ryanek9freak
04-13-2009, 06:06
Wow, I'd say you go a hell of a deal if all the numbers match. I've been looking at those, as I collect old MILSURP rifles. I have 2 M44's and a M91/30, and Enfield, and some others.
Doesn't that Steyer shoot some wierd round like 8X56R or something?
Wow, I'd say you go a hell of a deal if all the numbers match. I've been looking at those, as I collect old MILSURP rifles. I have 2 M44's and a M91/30, and Enfield, and some others.
Doesn't that Steyer shoot some wierd round like 8X56R or something?
It looks like an arsenal rework because of multiple numbers on the stock, but I am pleased with it for $80. I am just starting to get into the MILSURP rifles besides SKS. Which of the MILSURP rifles you have is your favorite to shoot?
It is the 8x56R. I have been looking around for ammo. Not easy to get, but available. Not going to put a ton through it anyway because of the recoil. But definitely going to shoot it soon.
I have one of these, and I picked up 50rds for it at a gunshow a few months back. the ammo was pricey but had some history of its own. it was $15 for 10rds, the ammo came in stripper clips, in factory card board boxs. the head stamp, stripper clips, and boxes where all nazi marked. I think you can find cheaper ammo than this, but for the money I thought it was a neat piece of history.
Carey
ryanek9freak
04-13-2009, 20:41
Of all my guns, i do love shooting the Enfield the most. It kicks like an effing mule!
I have one of these, and I picked up 50rds for it at a gunshow a few months back. the ammo was pricey but had some history of its own. it was $15 for 10rds, the ammo came in stripper clips, in factory card board boxs. the head stamp, stripper clips, and boxes where all nazi marked. I think you can find cheaper ammo than this, but for the money I thought it was a neat piece of history.
Carey
Have you shot yours? The Bulgarian ammo is a little cheaper, but that's about the going rate for Nazi marked.
Of all my guns, i do love shooting the Enfield the most. It kicks like an effing mule!
:) My Dad has an Enfield. Can't imagine going to war with a gun that kicks so hard. But I guess they managed.
SSChameleon
04-28-2009, 20:12
"My Dad has an Enfield. Can't imagine going to war with a gun that kicks so hard. But I guess they managed."
I think having Germans running at you would make the kick less noticeable. I have an Mosin that kicks like a mother from the bench/rest. Off the shoulder it's not too bad. It's a ton of fun to shoot. I'm looking to take a deer with it next year.
mrgreencom
05-12-2009, 07:07
"My Dad has an Enfield. Can't imagine going to war with a gun that kicks so hard. But I guess they managed."
I think having Germans running at you would make the kick less noticeable. I have an Mosin that kicks like a mother from the bench/rest. Off the shoulder it's not too bad. It's a ton of fun to shoot. I'm looking to take a deer with it next year.
Me too, I have an M38. I really want to take it hunting, but so far I suck with open sights and it's a pretty penny to do a good job mounting a scope on there.
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I think having Germans running at you would make the kick less noticeable. I have an Mosin that kicks like a mother from the bench/rest. Off the shoulder it's not too bad. It's a ton of fun to shoot. I'm looking to take a deer with it next year.
Valid point :)
I also have a Hungarian, very cool rifles. Ammo is pricey and it is around. Shot mine a little, it is a Beast, but FUN.
ChadAmberg
11-26-2009, 14:37
Heh, zombie post, back from the dead.
I've shot Bill's Steyr that's pictured... man it's a lot of fun to shoot. The stock is a little short for me so I wouldn't hold it back against my shoulder hard enough, then pull the trigger and "Ow damnit".
As much as I love my AR, there's something to be said for having to manually load a round in the chamber, be it a straight pull bolt, lever action, or normal bolt action... Just makes it seem like you're doing more when you shoot than just loading ammo and pulling the trigger.
Colorado Osprey
11-27-2009, 06:55
8x56 ammo:
http://www.ammunitionstore.com/pricelist_8x56r.htm
Austrian, 1938 mfg.
Brass case, berdan primed, corrosive
*ammo is no longer available in metal containers A081
$7.95 - 30 rounds
$30.95 - 120 rounds
$74.95 - 300 rounds
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New Hornady Ammo:
http://www.buffaloarms.com/browse.cfm/4,4249.html
$29 /20 rounds 205 grain SP
This new ammo price really isn't aweful when you consider new brass is $49/20
8x56 ammo:
http://www.ammunitionstore.com/pricelist_8x56r.htm
Austrian, 1938 mfg.
Brass case, berdan primed, corrosive
*ammo is no longer available in metal containers A081
$7.95 - 30 rounds
$30.95 - 120 rounds
$74.95 - 300 rounds
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
New Hornady Ammo:
http://www.buffaloarms.com/browse.cfm/4,4249.html
$29 /20 rounds 205 grain SP
This new ammo price really isn't aweful when you consider new brass is $49/20
Those are great prices for the surplus, thanks!
Troublco
12-05-2009, 21:39
One thing to keep in mind with these M95's - you have to have at least one of the clips for the weapon to function. The clip is designed to be an integral part of the magazine, until the last round is chambered. Then it drops out the bottom. Be careful not to step on it!
I remember reading some years back about some that were arsenal converted with a clip permanently installed and the hole underneath covered. That would be the way to do it, unless you were keeping it correct for collector's purposes.
One thing to keep in mind with these M95's - you have to have at least one of the clips for the weapon to function. The clip is designed to be an integral part of the magazine, until the last round is chambered. Then it drops out the bottom. Be careful not to step on it!
I remember reading some years back about some that were arsenal converted with a clip permanently installed and the hole underneath covered. That would be the way to do it, unless you were keeping it correct for collector's purposes.
That would be good if you only had one clip, but would make it a lot harder to reload. Fortunately the surplus ammo I got all came on clips and I save them when I am done shooting :)
Troublco
12-07-2009, 12:53
I have about three M95 Stutzens that I picked up years ago when they first started coming in. I'm thinking about getting one more. I've been giving some thought to converting one to something easier to get, like .45-70 or maybe .30-30. I have a fair amount of the surplus ammo, but I'd rather shoot something easier to get/make not to mention cheaper. I'm leaning toward a 45-70. A .45-70 about that size would be a blast (literally!). The muzzle blast would probably be atrocious, but what fun! Not too far off of my .45 ACP Mauser conversion that uses 1911 magazines, except for that dang muzzle blast. A gunsmith that used to be around here, I think it was Rose, used to do conversions on Mosin actions so I figure there's no reason I couldn't do a M95. No guts, no glory...
.45/70 in a M95,, Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm...
I think mine feels a little lighter than My 1895SS...
I have about three M95 Stutzens that I picked up years ago when they first started coming in. I'm thinking about getting one more. I've been giving some thought to converting one to something easier to get, like .45-70 or maybe .30-30. I have a fair amount of the surplus ammo, but I'd rather shoot something easier to get/make not to mention cheaper. I'm leaning toward a 45-70. A .45-70 about that size would be a blast (literally!). The muzzle blast would probably be atrocious, but what fun! Not too far off of my .45 ACP Mauser conversion that uses 1911 magazines, except for that dang muzzle blast. A gunsmith that used to be around here, I think it was Rose, used to do conversions on Mosin actions so I figure there's no reason I couldn't do a M95. No guts, no glory...
Now that would be sweet! What would it take to do a conversion?
Troublco
12-10-2009, 22:35
Now that would be sweet! What would it take to do a conversion?
I got mine as a kit from an outfit in Texas called Rhineland Arms. I don't think they're in business anymore, but you could do a search for the name. The kit had the barrel, with a lock nut like a Savage, the magazine adapter that replaces the floorplate/spring/follower assy, a 1911 mag catch, a Chip McCormick magazine, an extended ejector, and the pins to install the mag adapter. I had a Turk 38 that they'd butchered the front of the receiver ring, making it unsafe to rebarrel for anything I wanted. I happened across this one day and I'm glad I got it! I think at the time (Around 2005 or so) it cost about $180. They also made kits for Enfields.
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