Mannlicher 88/95 - A Rare World War One Update
This video delves into the Mannlicher M88/95 rifle, an update created by the Austro-Hungarian Empire during World War I. Facing significant rifle shortages early in the war, they repurposed older M88 and M88/90 pattern rifles, originally designed for black powder cartridges. These were rebarreled with M95 pattern barrels and fitted with new rear sights, creating the M88/95 designation. The video notes that these updated rifles often received upper handguards, though they are frequently missing on examples, especially those imported from Ethiopia. The presented rifle was provided by InterOrdnance and Royal Tiger Imports.














