Original Dutch Pre-WWI Geweer M. 95 Mannlicher KNIL Rifle by ŒWG Steyr Serial 9023A - Dated 1897 MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly to October 1862

to October 1862

It was the first field gun to include a hydro-pneumatic recoil mechanism

Most likely these were used by forces on both sides of the pond

) (motorized Infantry Division Grossdeutschland) using newly arrived troops from Germany

1895" in the left margin

Original Dutch Pre-WWI Geweer M. 95 Mannlicher KNIL Rifle by ŒWG Steyr Serial 9023A - Dated 1897 MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly to October 1862Original Item: Only one Available. This is a very nice example of the Dutch Geweer M. 95 Mannlicher Infantry Service rifle, which was the standard Dutch long rifle from 1895 and through WWI. It was still in service in some areas until at least 1955, especially by the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army (Koninklijk Nederlands Indisch Leger or KNIL). Due to the large amount of wear on the rifle, it's very possible that it saw colonial service. This rifle