{"id":6989,"date":"2014-09-25T10:00:03","date_gmt":"2014-09-25T14:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/archive.candrsenal.com\/?p=5528"},"modified":"2020-07-22T18:06:05","modified_gmt":"2020-07-22T23:06:05","slug":"a-quick-and-dirty-guide-dutch-mannlichers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surplused.com\/index.php\/2014\/09\/25\/a-quick-and-dirty-guide-dutch-mannlichers\/","title":{"rendered":"A Quick and Dirty Guide: Dutch Mannlichers"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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All right, this one is meant to cover the standard issue Mannlicher 1895 rifles and carbines used by the Dutch Army, Navy, and East Indies forces.\u00a0 We have not had time to research Indonesian modifications, of which there are at least three, KSO rifles, or experimental models.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Army<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Rifle Model 1895<\/h3>\r\n
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Date<\/th>\r\n1895<\/td>\r\nUsed By<\/th>\r\nInfantry<\/td>\r\nMag Cover<\/th>\r\nAbsent<\/td>\r\nHandguard<\/th>\r\nFull<\/td>\r\nSling Swivels<\/th>\r\nUnder\/Under<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This is the original Dutch Model 1895 Long Rifle.\u00a0 We’ve covered it in detail before<\/a>.\u00a0 Somewhat hard to miss, there are three long rifles in 6.5mm.\u00a0 Most encountered will probably be this one from the Army, but check the other two (Navy and KNIL) in this list to be sure.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Carbine No.1 Old Model\"\"<\/h3>\r\n
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Date<\/th>\r\n1896<\/td>\r\nUsed By<\/th>\r\nCavalry<\/td>\r\nMag Cover<\/th>\r\nPresent<\/td>\r\nHandguard<\/th>\r\nAbsent<\/td>\r\nSling Swivels<\/th>\r\nSide\/Side<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This simple cut-down rifle was introduced as a Cavalry carbine.\u00a0 Originally it was not fitted with a bayonet but later a modified Beaumont socket bayonet was adapted to fit.\u00a0 The oversized rear sling swivel stands out.\u00a0 This gun also sports a wooden magazine cover to keep it from wearing on the soldier’s uniform when worn over the back.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Carbine No.2 Old Model<\/h3>\r\n
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Date<\/th>\r\n1896<\/td>\r\nUsed By<\/th>\r\nMilitary Police<\/td>\r\nMag Cover<\/th>\r\nAbsent<\/td>\r\nHandguard<\/th>\r\nAbsent<\/td>\r\nSling Swivels<\/th>\r\nUnder\/Under<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This handy military police carbine sports a folding bayonet along the right side.\u00a0 This hinges downward to swing around and lock into position.\u00a0 The assembly is attached by the unique sleeve\/sight protector over the barrel.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Carbine No.3 Old Model<\/h3>\r\n
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Date<\/th>\r\n1896<\/td>\r\nUsed By<\/th>\r\nEngineers, Artillery<\/td>\r\nMag Cover<\/th>\r\nAbsent<\/td>\r\nHandguard<\/th>\r\nLong<\/td>\r\nSling Swivels<\/th>\r\nUnder\/Under<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This carbine was adopted to arm engineers, artillerymen, coastal torpedoers, and other units who would not be primarily using their rifles.\u00a0 The most outstanding feature is its oversized handguard.\u00a0 These were prone to damage and when exported to the U.S. most were stripped from the carbines in order to provide a more uniform marketable gun.\u00a0 Complete pieces are uncommon.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Carbine No.4 Old Model<\/h3>\r\n
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Date<\/th>\r\n1909<\/td>\r\nUsed By<\/th>\r\nCyclists<\/td>\r\nMag Cover<\/th>\r\nPresent<\/td>\r\nHandguard<\/th>\r\nShort<\/td>\r\nSling Swivels<\/th>\r\nSide\/Side<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In 1909 this carbine was introduced for bicycle troops and messengers.\u00a0 Similar to the No.3, it has side-mounted sling swivels and a wooden magazine protector in order to be worn on the back.\u00a0 The handguard was also shortened and stops at the barrel band.\u00a0 We’re going to see some “New Models” next and there was a No.4 New Model, but these were identical to the No.1 New Model.\u00a0 They were phased out for the No.1 NM after only about 400 units.\u00a0 No examples are known, or even a sure way to distinguish one from the No.1 NM.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Carbine No.1 New Model<\/h3>\r\n
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Date<\/th>\r\n1918<\/td>\r\nUsed By<\/th>\r\nCavalry<\/td>\r\nMag Cover<\/th>\r\nPresent<\/td>\r\nHandguard<\/th>\r\nLong,Short<\/td>\r\nSling Swivels<\/th>\r\nSide\/Side<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This model was introduced in 1918 in order to provide a more standard bayonet mount to the cavalry.\u00a0 The first examples had the same long handguard as the No.3, but this was replaced with the shortened handguard of the No.4.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Carbine No.2 New Model<\/h3>\r\n
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Date<\/th>\r\n1918<\/td>\r\nUsed By<\/th>\r\nMilitary Police<\/td>\r\nMag Cover<\/th>\r\nAbsent<\/td>\r\nHandguard<\/th>\r\nShort<\/td>\r\nSling Swivels<\/th>\r\nUnder\/Under<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A primarily cosmetic change, the No.2 New Model fitted a handguard to this military police carbine.\u00a0 The specialized barrel band was dropped as unnecessary to manufacture and was replaced with a standard one (even though it would be impossible to fit a bayonet to this lug).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Carbine No.3 New Model<\/h3>\r\n
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Date<\/th>\r\n1918<\/td>\r\nUsed By<\/th>\r\nArtillery, Engineers<\/td>\r\nMag Cover<\/th>\r\nPresent<\/td>\r\nHandguard<\/th>\r\nLong<\/td>\r\nSling Swivels<\/th>\r\nUnder\/Under<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This model is basically the same as the No.3 OM, but with the inclusion of a magazine cover.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Carbine No.3 Modified Model<\/h3>\r\n
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Date<\/th>\r\n1932<\/td>\r\nUsed By<\/th>\r\nSignal Troops<\/td>\r\nMag Cover<\/th>\r\nPresent<\/td>\r\nHandguard<\/th>\r\nLong<\/td>\r\nSling Swivels<\/th>\r\nSide\/Under<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Dutch signal troops were in need of a carbine suitable for being slung on the back.\u00a0 With surplus No.3 NMs available, this model was produced by removing the forward sling swivel and installing one on the left side of the forestock.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Carbine No.5<\/h3>\r\n
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Date<\/th>\r\n1938<\/td>\r\nUsed By<\/th>\r\nArtillery, Anti-Air<\/td>\r\nMag Cover<\/th>\r\nAbsent<\/td>\r\nHandguard<\/th>\r\nLong<\/td>\r\nSling Swivels<\/th>\r\nUnder\/Under<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

With the onset of WWII, the Dutch sought to better arm their growing number of troops.\u00a0 Instead of producing new rifles, they delved into the large stores of WWI long guns.\u00a0 Original M1895 rifles were cut down, stocks cut down, handguards fitted.\u00a0 The original rear sling swivels were moved further back and their original holes filled.\u00a0 The swivel-less front bands had them soldered on.\u00a0 Apparently these carbines were given handguards but it appears some were already missing in Dutch service before export.\u00a0 We’ve covered it here.<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Navy<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Rifle 1895 Naval<\/h3>\r\n
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Date<\/th>\r\n1895<\/td>\r\nUsed By<\/th>\r\nInfantry<\/td>\r\nMag Cover<\/th>\r\nAbsent<\/td>\r\nHandguard<\/th>\r\nFull<\/td>\r\nSling Swivels<\/th>\r\nUnder\/Under<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Naval long rifle is just about identical to the Army’s.\u00a0 The telltale will be that Naval rifles do not have a letter prefix in the serial number.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Carbine M95 Naval<\/h3>\r\n
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Date<\/th>\r\n1939<\/td>\r\nUsed By<\/th>\r\nNavy<\/td>\r\nMag Cover<\/th>\r\nAbsent<\/td>\r\nHandguard<\/th>\r\nShort<\/td>\r\nSling Swivels<\/th>\r\nUnder\/Under<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

These carbines follow the same reasoning and process as the No.5.\u00a0 They are unique, however, with their heavy front sight protectors.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

KNIL<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Rifle 1895 KNIL<\/h3>\r\n
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Date<\/th>\r\n1897<\/td>\r\nUsed By<\/th>\r\nInfantry<\/td>\r\nMag Cover<\/th>\r\nAbsent<\/td>\r\nHandguard<\/th>\r\nFull<\/td>\r\nSling Swivels<\/th>\r\nUnder\/Under<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Originally these guns would have been nearly identical to the Army and Navy guns.\u00a0 The only initial difference was that the handguard uses an additional spring clip to hold it on.\u00a0 In 1911 the finger rest was lengthened and also now turns 90 degrees upwards behind the sight.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Carbine M95 Cavalry<\/h3>\r\n
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Date<\/th>\r\n1898<\/td>\r\nUsed By<\/th>\r\nCavalry<\/td>\r\nMag Cover<\/th>\r\nPresent<\/td>\r\nHandguard<\/th>\r\nAbsent<\/td>\r\nSling Swivels<\/th>\r\nSide\/Side<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

First we should probably point out that KNIL carbines are easy to spot by their slings.\u00a0 Sling swivels on the Army and Navy rifles are simple, heavy wire we’re used to seeing on nearly every other milsurp.\u00a0 The KNILs use stamped steel, shaped into a T-like loop.\u00a0 They are smaller looking at first glance and definitely unique in milsurp circles.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This cavalry carbine released as a colonial compliment to the No.1 OM.\u00a0 In 1902 the solid butt plate was replaced with a skeletonized version that left exposed wood.\u00a0 In 1912 this carbine was updated to include a standard bayonet lug forward barrel band.\u00a0 In 1933 the left-side sling loop was replaced with a larger, circular one.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Carbine M95 Constabulary<\/h3>\r\n
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Date<\/th>\r\n1898<\/td>\r\nUsed By<\/th>\r\nConstabulary<\/td>\r\nMag Cover<\/th>\r\nAbsent<\/td>\r\nHandguard<\/th>\r\nAbsent<\/td>\r\nSling Swivels<\/th>\r\nUnder\/Under<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

These uncommon carbines are derived from the cavalry model.\u00a0 Otherwise identical, they lack a magazine cover and have underside sling swivels.\u00a0 Like the cavalry, these can also be found with bayonet lugs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Carbine M95 Artillery<\/h3>\r\n
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Date<\/th>\r\n1904<\/td>\r\nUsed By<\/th>\r\nArtillery<\/td>\r\nMag Cover<\/th>\r\nAbsent<\/td>\r\nHandguard<\/th>\r\nAbsent<\/td>\r\nSling Swivels<\/th>\r\nUnder\/Under<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Perhaps one of the strangest Dutch carbines, these artillery models use a “plug in” bayonet without grip plates.\u00a0 Immediately identifiable by the unusual barrel band with a hole in the base.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Carbine M95 Genie<\/h3>\r\n
\"\"<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Date<\/th>\r\n1917<\/td>\r\nUsed By<\/th>\r\nPioneers, Engineers<\/td>\r\nMag Cover<\/th>\r\nAbsent<\/td>\r\nHandguard<\/th>\r\nAbsent<\/td>\r\nSling Swivels<\/th>\r\nUnder\/Under<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This engineer’s model was introduced in order to arm specialty troops with a carbine accepting a standard bayonet pommel.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

All right, this one is meant to cover the standard issue Mannlicher 1895 rifles and carbines used by the Dutch Army, Navy, and East Indies forces.\u00a0 We have not had time to research Indonesian modifications, of which there are at least three, KSO rifles, or experimental models.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":7337,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"off","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[89,53,60,36],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6989","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-content","category-qandd-guides","category-text","category-article"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/surplused.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6989","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/surplused.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/surplused.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surplused.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surplused.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6989"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/surplused.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6989\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10370,"href":"https:\/\/surplused.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6989\/revisions\/10370"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surplused.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7337"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/surplused.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6989"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surplused.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6989"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surplused.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6989"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}