Any information is appreciated to understand the history of a M95 carbine (from Ethiopia) with no receiver markings or crests or dates OTHER THAN an “L” on barrel .
Characteristics are: short/carbine rear sight; not sure of caliber but sold as 8x50R; 5” between barrel bands; solid/fixed loop on side of rear band; sling swivel on left of wrist; plugged where under stock swivel would be; serial # on right side of stock (no letter suffix), same number on receiver; same number WITH a letter suffix on barrel; last 2 numbers of serial # are on front barrel band; circle “E” on barrel; K on many parts but R on trigger parts; 2 numbers on hand guard do NOT match the last 2 numbers of serial number; no number on bolt; VERY worn markings on receiver or barrel- many eagles; no markings on buttplate; possible worn trench art engraving on stock (eagle?) but sanded, and NO AOI markings.
My thoughts were: made in Steyr, sent to Bulgaria where modified, refurbished barrel in Hungary but no caliber mod, and somehow sold/given to Ethiopia in the 30’s.
ANY THOUGHTS OR SUGGESTIONS?
Characteristics are: short/carbine rear sight; not sure of caliber but sold as 8x50R; 5” between barrel bands; solid/fixed loop on side of rear band; sling swivel on left of wrist; plugged where under stock swivel would be; serial # on right side of stock (no letter suffix), same number on receiver; same number WITH a letter suffix on barrel; last 2 numbers of serial # are on front barrel band; circle “E” on barrel; K on many parts but R on trigger parts; 2 numbers on hand guard do NOT match the last 2 numbers of serial number; no number on bolt; VERY worn markings on receiver or barrel- many eagles; no markings on buttplate; possible worn trench art engraving on stock (eagle?) but sanded, and NO AOI markings.
My thoughts were: made in Steyr, sent to Bulgaria where modified, refurbished barrel in Hungary but no caliber mod, and somehow sold/given to Ethiopia in the 30’s.
ANY THOUGHTS OR SUGGESTIONS?