Steyr M.95M Yugoslav Conversion Straight-Pull Rifle in 8mm Mauser, 23.4 in Barrel, 5-Round, Blued
This Steyr M.95M is an Austro-Hungarian M1895 straight-pull rifle that was converted to 8mm Mauser in Yugoslavia during the interwar period at the FMTU/Kragujevac Arsenal. It features a 23.4 in barrel, a closed-bottom magazine configured for 5-round Mauser-style charger loading, and matching serial numbers on the receiver and stock. Markings include the receiver legend "STEYR M.95 M" and a triangular buttstock cartouche, underscoring its documented conversion history.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Steyr M.95M Yugoslav conversion bolt-action rifle chambered in 8mm Mauser
Made in Austria-Hungary and later converted in Yugoslavia, this M.95M represents the officially adopted Yugoslav update to the M1895 platform. The conversion at FMTU/Kragujevac Arsenal re-chambered the rifle to 7.92x57mm (8mm Mauser) during the 1930s, aligning it with Yugoslav service ammunition of the era.
The straight-pull bolt retains its rear safety knob and smooth manual of arms. The conversion introduced a closed-bottom magazine configured for 5-round Mauser-style charger loading, delivering practical service-rifle reloading with standard chargers.
Sighting is via a tangent rear and blade front iron sight set. The rifle wears a hardwood, full-length military stock with a separate upper handguard, right-side finger groove, and sling swivels on the front band and butt. The length of pull is 13.5 inches, providing a solid, full-size service-rifle fit.
Receiver markings read "STEYR M.95 M," and a triangular cartouche is present on the buttstock. The steel receiver and metalwork wear a blued finish. This configuration, with matching serial numbers on the receiver and stock, aligns with the known Yugoslav M.95M pattern and its interwar conversion history.