Mannlicher Karabijn No. 4
Geweerfabriek Hembrug · Carbine · Out Of Production · 1909
Also known as: Karabijn No. 4, M.95 Karabijn No. 4, Wielrijderskarabijn
Overview
The Mannlicher Karabijn No. 4 is a Dutch bolt-action carbine chambered in 6.5x53R, a shortened variant of the Geweer M.95 service rifle designed in 1909 for the Netherlands' bicycle infantry troops. Built at the Hembrug arsenal in Zaandam, it retained Ferdinand Mannlicher's turn-bolt action and en-bloc clip feeding a fixed five-round magazine, and was distinguished by a wooden fairing over the projecting magazine to keep it from snagging. With a 450 mm barrel and an overall length of about 951 mm it was far handier than the full-length rifle.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3370 g (118.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 951 mm (37.44") |
| Barrel Length | 450 mm (17.72") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Rotating Bolt |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | En Bloc Clip |
| Effective Range | 400 m (437 yd) |
| Rate of Fire | 12 rpm |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Number of Grooves | 4 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 6.5x53mmR · primary — also known as 6.5mm Dutch, 6.5x53R Mannlicher, 6.5x53R Dutch, 6.5x53R Romanian
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: En Bloc Clip, Internal Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: En Bloc Clip Loading, Wooden Magazine Fairing, Tangent Leaf Rear Sight, Split Bridge Receiver, Shortened Carbine Barrel
Base model
Service history
Operators
- Royal Netherlands Army · adopted 1909 · as Karabijn No. 4
Conflicts
- World War II (1939-1945)
Production
Production years: 1909-1940
Produced at Geweerfabriek Hembrug, Zaandam, as one of the M.95 carbine family; exact No. 4 output not separately recorded
Origin
Country of origin: Netherlands
Designer: Ferdinand Mannlicher
Discontinued: 1940
Notes
One of several M.95 carbine models (No. 1 through No. 5) that differed mainly in sling arrangement and intended user. The No. 4 was issued specifically to bicycle-mounted (wielrijder) units.
Background
The No. 4 was the carbine of the Dutch bicycle infantry, whose regiments pedaled to the front on folding bicycles; its short length and wooden magazine cover were tailored to being carried slung while riding.