My father has a reproduction of a Steyr Mannlicher M95 that I would like to take out and shoot for fun. I do not know if it has ever been fired, my father told me he got it at a gun show and has never fired it himself. I am no expert but it seems to be working, all the parts move smoothly and look solid, and the barrel looks strait and clear. What do I need to do to make sure it is in working order and around how much will it cost?
2007-08-13
04:02:42
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Todd
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I honestly don't know much about the different ways to measure caliber, and only know what I found doing research on the gun. I am pretty sure that it uses the 50x8r or 8mm rounds.
2007-08-13
04:53:25 ·
update #1
This is where I looked up the history and the specs of the gun.
http://world.guns.ru/rifle/rfl18-e.htm
I know its the earlier long version, as its over 4-foot long.
2007-08-13
05:00:38 ·
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It wouldn't be a reproduction of a Steyr M95. It would be a real one. There are lots of those rifles on the market right now and most all of them have seen very little use. Ammo is available and most gun stores will have it or can get it. While you wait for the ammo to get to you, have a gunsmith check the headspace and do a good safety check on the action for you. Be aware that you will need the clips that hold the cartridges for this model or it will not work. Also it is a straight pull bolt not a lift and pull bolt.
Make sure the bolt is 'all the way' seated when you load the first cartridge in it. And clean it well before you shoot it. Especially the bolt recesses where the bolt lugs cam out.
By the way use a shoulder pad, these steel butt plate rifle's kick like a mule
2007-08-13 05:29:57
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answered by Anonymous
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2016-12-15 13:42:42
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answered by trickey 4
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You say it's a reproduction .To my knowledge there were never any reproductions of this rifle.SargeArmy is absolutely correct with his advice to have it checked by a competent Gunsmith, Many of these rifles have been imported for years with improper head spacing which can result in a case fracture and the round separating and literally exploding in the chamber. This is not something you can do yourself and anybody that tells you that "If it looks OK, it's OK to shoot it!"is giving you BAD advice.
This is just not true and do not put your eyesight or health at risk. It won't cost you that much to get a Gunsmith to check it out and check the head space while doing it, he can also advise you what caliber it is..... sargeARMY is giving you the straight info here, and should get the credit.
2007-08-13 04:42:09
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answered by JD 7
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Generally, a gun that is working fine when move the parts around should be able to fire correctly.
If you are very paranoid about the gun blowing up in your face, you may want to check with your gun shop for reassurance.
Otherwise, a good field strip and checking the parts and a lubrication is all that you need to ensure that the gun is working.
2007-08-13 04:41:55
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answered by Anonymous
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Most guns are at least test fired after they're made. Take it to a gun store and see if someone can take you through the workings and show you how to properly clean it. If it's dirty or hasn't been fired in a while (which yours hasn't) the dust/dirt can cause a misfire.
Just make sure it's clean and well oiled (if it requires it) and it should be fine.
2007-08-13 04:11:00
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answered by Miss Informed 5
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take it to ur local hunting store it will be free or very low price for them to look at it
2007-08-13 04:22:13
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answered by Anonymous
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I would have a gunsmith check it out for me before shooting it*...
2007-08-13 06:08:21
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answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7
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