Steyr M95 Infantry Rifle 8mm (Barrel Marked 8×56R) | WWI Austrian Straight-Pull Bolt Action, 30.1-Inch Barrel
This Steyr M95 Infantry Rifle is an original World War I–era straight-pull bolt-action rifle. The barrel bears an I.O. INC Palm Bay FL import mark reading “8×56R,” indicating it was likely converted during the inter-war period; we recommend that a qualified gunsmith confirm the exact chambering before any firing. A full-length hardwood stock, distinctive rear-locking bolt, and five-round Mannlicher en-bloc clip system complete the classic military configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair – Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Rifling Condition: Fair – Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: The barrel and receiver serial numbers do not match. Most of the original blued finish has been removed. External metal surfaces display scratching, scuffing, pitting, and scattered blemishes. The upper handguards have large cracks and areas of material loss.
What’s Included
- Steyr M95 Infantry Rifle, barrel marked 8×56R (gunsmith verification recommended)
Although the barrel is marked 8×56R, a professional gunsmith should inspect the rifle to verify its exact chambering before use.
A straight-pull bolt with rear-locking lugs enables rapid cycling, while the integral five-round en-bloc clip automatically ejects when empty—an innovative feature for its time.
The full-length hardwood stock shows service wear and a carved geometric motif on the butt, adding character and hinting at a previous soldier’s personal mark.