Steyr M1895 Stutzen
Steyr Mannlicher · Carbine · Out Of Production · 1895
Also known as: Mannlicher M95 Stutzen, Steyr-Mannlicher M1895 Short Rifle, Repetier-Stutzen M.95, M95 Short Rifle
Overview
The Steyr M1895 Stutzen is the short-rifle variant of the Austro-Hungarian Mannlicher M1895 service rifle, a straight-pull bolt-action carbine designed by Ferdinand Ritter von Mannlicher and built by Oesterreichische Waffenfabrik Steyr. Shorter and lighter than the full-length infantry Gewehr, the Stutzen retained the same en-bloc clip-fed five-round magazine and rapid straight-pull action while shortening the barrel to roughly 480 mm for issue to cavalry, artillery, engineers, and non-commissioned officers. Originally lacking a bayonet lug, many Stutzen were fitted with a bayonet-capable front band during World War I. Chambered for the 8x50mmR Mannlicher cartridge, it served extensively with Austro-Hungarian forces throughout the First World War.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3400 g (119.9 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 3650 g (128.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 990 mm (38.98") |
| Barrel Length | 480 mm (18.90") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | En Bloc Clip |
| Muzzle Velocity | 600 m/s (1969 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2844 J (2098 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1800 m (1968 yd) |
| Rate of Fire | 35 rpm |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 250 mm (9.84") |
| Number of Grooves | 4 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 8x50mmR Mannlicher · primary — also known as 8mm Mannlicher M1893, 8x50R Austrian Mannlicher, Patrone M93
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: 5-Round En-Bloc Clip
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Bolt Head Locking Lugs
- Features: Straight Pull Bolt, En Bloc Clip Loading, Shortened Barrel, Stacking Hook, Leaf Rear Sight
Base model
Service history
Operators
- Austro-Hungarian Army · adopted 1895 · as Repetier-Stutzen M.95
- Royal Hungarian Army · adopted 1918 · as M95 Stutzen
- Bulgarian Land Forces · adopted 1903 · as M1895
Conflicts
- World War I (1914-1918)
- Balkan Wars (1912-1913)
Production
Production years: 1895-1918
Produced at Steyr (OEWG) and Budapest (FEG) as part of the broader M95 family totalling several million rifles, carbines, and short rifles.
Origin
Country of origin: Austria
Designer: Ferdinand Ritter von Mannlicher
Discontinued: 1918
Notes
The M95 family comprised the long Gewehr (infantry rifle), the Stutzen (short rifle), and the cavalry Karabiner. The Stutzen and Karabiner were nearly identical in length, the Stutzen distinguished chiefly by its stacking hook and later bayonet provision. Many were rebarreled to 8x56mmR in the interwar M95/30 conversion program.
Background
The straight-pull Mannlicher action let M95 troops cycle rounds far faster than the rotating-bolt rifles of their enemies, earning the rifle the soldier's nickname Ruck-Zuck ('quick-quick'). The handier Stutzen put that rapid action in the hands of mountain troops and cavalry across the Alpine and Eastern fronts.