New toy (pic heavy)

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]


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http://smartautocard.com/Steyr2.jpg
http://smartautocard.com/Steyr3.jpg
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http://smartautocard.com/Steyr5.jpg
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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?

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Originally Posted by ryanek9freak

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?

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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

Of all my guns, i do love shooting the Enfield the most. It kicks like an effing mule!

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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

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Have you shot yours? The Bulgarian ammo is a little cheaper, but that's about the going rate for Nazi marked.

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Of all my guns, i do love shooting the Enfield the most. It kicks like an effing mule!

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:) My Dad has an Enfield. Can't imagine going to war with a gun that kicks so hard. But I guess they managed.

"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.

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"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.

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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.

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Valid point :)