Steyr Model 1895 Carbine 8x54r Question

[catcracker]

I am looking at getting a Steyr M95 8x54r Carbine, but know nothing about these rifles. So I tried to learn real fast on the internet.
Some things I am confused on.
What is the difference between the M95, and the M95M?
Also, I have heard you cannot buy parts for these. Especially the extractors. A major weak point. (unless this info pertains to the M95M) Extractors are said to be impossible to find.
If this is the case, I may change my mind on the purchase, as I always shoot what I have. If I broke a non-replaceable extractor, I would be so angry.

Thanks
Cat

[desdem12]

M95s are mainly 8x56r. The difference between the m95 and the m95m is that the m95m was chambered for the 8mm mauser round. The m95 is chambered in the regular 8x56rimmed or as some call it 8x56 hungarian. Not sure about the extractors and I have not tried to get parts but these require a clip to operate and if you don't have a clip you might break an extractor. I love both of my m95s

[catcracker]

Yes. 8x56r. Title and thread is a typo.
Thanks for the info.
Still on fence on this one. I must decide by tomorrow.
Cat

[Dan4good]

i have 95/34 i like its lightweight size and lenth

[Jlr2267]

Hmmmm...you must be looking at SOG...me too. I have the same concerns plus one of ammo availability. I may just save the $100 toward another Mosin, or a new press.

[desdem12]

These are worth every bit of that 100 bucks. Is the ammo as cheap as mosin food? No but it is available and these are worth a trip to the range. Shoot very well and if it has the high sight blade on the front no kentuck windage needed. They are cheap but excellent pieces of history. I bought one without worrying about ammo and now ammo is more widely around. The straight pull is just a cool feature ta boot. I would not pass on these if you can afford one.

[Buckhead]

I picked up some extractors a while back because I broke one even tho I was using the clips, probably just a week extractor.
Forgive me if I am wrong but I think it was Liberty Tree where I got them. I would picked up a couple of extras if I were you.
The weren't to expensive if I remember. I know it was over a year ago. Good luck. Great little carbine I love mine.

[Buckhead]

Now I remember it was Numrich where I got the extractors. Sorry tho I just looked them up and they are sold out.

[rlchemist]

I picked up two extra extractors 'just in case' but so far I haven't had to use them----I'd have to check but I think I paid $20 each from buymilsurp.com, which is a tad expensive considering the rifle was $99 ! Would also recommend you always use clips instead of loading single rounds, this apparently lessons the likelihood of broken extractors.

I have two of these critters and they both function and shoot very well....

[catcracker]

Rifle Purchase Made
So much for my 2013 gun ban for the year.

[rlchemist]

Rifle Purchase Made
So much for my 2013 gun ban for the year.

Congrats !! You'll enjoy the rifle, the bolt action is different but a lot of fun to use. Would also recommend that you disassemble the bolt and clean/lub it very well before using. I use a small amount of "slide-glide" on the locking lugs and a few other areas in the bolt assembly---it really helped.

I just remembered that I did have a problem on one of my Steyr's: when the safety was disengaged from the safe to fire mode, the firing pin would be released without any additional input on my part---not good. However, I never ever load a mil surplus rifle until I get to the range so this safety issue doesn't present a problem for me, but might for others. I've made up a number of snap caps by first enlarging the flash hole and using pencil erasers in place of the primer---it works very well and I can use these when working on the mechanism without having to load a live round. I also color the case head on the snap caps to further help in identifying these rounds.

[8X56R]

You will not be sorry catcracker. My M95 shoots well and I'd buy another if I found one locally...

[desdem12]

Congrats Cat. I love both of mine also.

[Buckhead]

Don't tell you buddies how the bolt works just hand them the little carbine and say here check this out . They will go nuts trying to open the bolt
First time I went to the range people shooting around me thought it was the coolest little gun.
I have a Cop friend of mine that is not into rifles or carbines, but keeps trying to get me to sell him one of mine.
Have fun with it. But hold her tight she has a substantial kick. Oh one other thing Google how to disassemble the bolt and re assemble. It is tricky.