Steyr M95 rifles - 8mm mauser conversions - answered

H Wally

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Hi All,

I'm curious how Hungarian Steyr M95 carbines were converted. Did the Hungarians do a proper conversion and rebarrel from the .329 to the .323 barrels or did they re-use the old larger diameter barrels as a cost cutting measure?

Reason I'm asking is that I'm looking at a project gun that seems to be converted, but I'm unsure if this was an arsenal conversion or a once off gunsmith's alteration at some point.

Answered - thanks CGN'ers!
 
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They were very well done conversions. 98 step type .323 barrel and sights and the mag well was modified with spring plates so that enblocs are no longer needed and can be loaded with 98 chargers. The stocks have been modified as well. The rifle I have, is d&t for a scope, to bad for me because it's a very accurate firearm. The bolt has also had the original head replaced with one for the smaller, rimless cartridge face. The extractor is also new for the rimless round.
 
The extractor is also very easy to break if you try to just pop one in the chamber without loading from the magazine well.............Harold
 
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