(A Few of) The Many Faces of the Dutch M95 Carbine
This video explores the diverse world of the Dutch M95 Mannlicher carbine, highlighting its evolution and variations used by specialist troops within the Dutch military. Initially designed for artillery, cavalry, bicycle, engineers, and colonial service, efforts to standardize these carbines during WWI saw limited success. By WWII, the Dutch military had at least 13 distinct M95 carbine variants in service, showcasing a complex history of specialized firearms development.














