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Mannlicher M.95 Rifles and Carbines in Greece |
These guns were most likely captured by Greece from Bulgaria. Caliber 8x50R
Greek official stamp, St.George killing a dragon, is typically found on these weapons.
Bayonets were made by Steyr, Austria, and FN, Belgium. 360mm overall, 248mm
blade length. Muzzle ring 14mm dia. The greek official stamp can be found on
the pommel (St.George & the dragon).
Caliber 7.92x57mm Mauser, Magazine 5rd charger loaded
Overall length 1097mm (43.2"), Barrel length 594mm (23.4"), Weight 3.6kg (8 lbs)
These guns are believed to be converted by Steyr and FN Belgium after WW1 for
Greece. FN converted rifles should carry Belgian proofs. These M.95/24 guns are
longer than the M.95 carbines and have a Mauser style front and rear sights
with wrap around handguard. The receiver bridges were machined for the Mauser
style charger clip. The receivers were marked 'M.95/24'.
Greek M95/24's captured by Germany during WW2 received the following
official German designation: 'Karabiner 505(g)' abbreviated 'K505(g)'
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These rifles have a clip altered for the 7.92mm cartridge and permanently fixed in their magazines and therefore can be loaded with the standard Mauser 5-round charger. The magazine-bottom openings were permanently closed, as shown on the upper rifle's mag, while the lower rifle has an original M95 mag. |
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The new barrel length and the front sight arrangement is similar to the Belgian FN24 Mausers. The original M95 nosecaps were retained to utilize the existing standard M.95 knife bayonets 360mm overall, 248mm blade length, 15mm muzzle ring. |
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The rear sight arrangement is similar to the Belgian FN24 Mausers. Tangent rear sight graduated 200-2000 meters. |