Old Rifle
I have an old rifle given to me by my grandfather. I know nothing about it and thought you folks might know a bit about it. This is what markings I have found. "Budapest M.95" S/N 1990D. It appears to be missing the clip or magazine. I will attach some photos.
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I recently was given an old percussion rifle by my uncle.
It is a .31 caliber.
Converted from flintlock to percussion.
Barrel is well over 30"
I have been unable to find any markings on the rifle itself.
The wood is in excellent shape with tiger striping.
It does have some blue remaining, maybe 60%, but no rust, pitting or any other damage.
It has some engraving here and there and has brass that is very tarnished.
If I clean up the brass, do I lower the value?
thanks for the help.0 -
Hungarian Model 1895 Steyr-Mannlicher carbine, 8 X 50mm. This site should help:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mannlicher_M18950 -
You have an Austrian Steyr model 95/30 probably chambered in the obsolete 8x56rs. I have one setting here in my office. 0 -
As above,,a piece of work.[:)] 0 -
get it checked out an then shoot it
there is some nice factory ammo available now
The WWII stuff was hot an threw alot of flame out muzzle end
I shoot mine alot love it0 -
The clip was issued with the ammo, or if you prefer the ammo came packed in the clips (2 clips holding 5 rounds ea/box).
When the last round was chambered, the clip fell free of the rifle. They were not intended to be refilled in the field.
Personally I think it's still in the original 8x50R, because IIRC when they were re-cut to the x56r chamber they also stamped a large "S" on top of the chamber.
Yours also looks to be the Calvary Carbine version VS the longer rifle length (ya, I owned a few of them back in the 70's)0 -
A large number of these rifles were imported back in the 1990s; typically refinished and selling at under $100. At one time I had the short rifle, which I believe was issued to engineers/sappers and came with a saw toothed bayonet, supposedly for use in cutting down trees...I'm sure that took some real dedication.
In it current condition your rifle is a keepsake and not a collectible.0 -
Thanks all for the information. I have no intention of firing the weapon just wanted some history. This has been in our family for at least 50 years. My grandfather was a taxidermist and had quite a collection of guns. Many were apparently given to him as payment for work done. I know one he got from a bartender who had taken it in as payment for a bar bill and grandfather gave him the cash for that rifle. Wish I could have spent more time with him.
Thanks again!
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