Steyr M95 Left Hand

Curss · 01-13-2018, 10:06 AM

It has recently come to my attention that there have been several sporterized Steyr Mannlicher M95 carbines converted to left hand use. Evidently these rifles had the bolt handle welded on the other side of the bolt where the safety is.

Has any forum members ever seen such an example? I would be interested in any information, as I myself am wrong handed.

mrerick · 01-13-2018, 10:36 AM

Chris, you're correct handed, the rest of the world just hasn't gotten with the program...

Every so often, I like to say something sinister like that!

I don't have one of the Steyr rifles, but also find left handed rifles including the AR conversions difficult to shoot after having adapted to right hand configuration rifles. After awhile you get used to brass flying across your face with the semi-auto rifles...

rhuff · 01-13-2018, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrerick

Chris, you're correct handed, the rest of the world just hasn't gotten with the program...

So true!!

hayhugh · 01-13-2018, 03:29 PM

Hey, Lefties have there rights too...............

Curss · 01-13-2018, 09:47 PM

Brass flying across my face has never really bothered me, its just... I find the look and design of the older rifles better then the new and modern weapons of today. Older weapons were just more interesting. If a Steyr M95 can be converted to a lefty safely, I'd be a happy camper! So far the only thing I can't seem to figure out is if the safety can be ignored during bolt dissassembly.

sheepherder · 01-13-2018, 11:38 PM

There seems to be several people who have LH conversions, here's one -

https://www.shootersforum.com/gunsmi...steyr-m95.html

Curss · 01-14-2018, 09:06 AM

Compare to an unaltered bolt. The safety has been removed completely.

I may just have to buy one of these rifles, and if I like it, get an extra bolt body and see who can do the conversion.

01-13-2018, 10:06 AM	#1
Curss User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 303 Thanks: 304 Thanked 98 Times in 75 Posts	Steyr M95 Left Hand It has recently come to my attention that there have been several sporterized Steyr Mannlicher M95 carbines converted to left hand use. Evidently these rifles had the bolt handle welded on the other side of the bolt where the safety is. Has any forum members ever seen such an example? I would be interested in any information, as I myself am wrong handed. __________________ -Chris

01-13-2018, 10:36 AM	#2
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	Chris, you're correct handed, the rest of the world just hasn't gotten with the program... Every so often, I like to say something sinister like that! I don't have one of the Steyr rifles, but also find left handed rifles including the AR conversions difficult to shoot after having adapted to right hand configuration rifles. After awhile you get used to brass flying across your face with the semi-auto rifles... __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

01-13-2018, 09:47 PM	#5
Curss User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 303 Thanks: 304 Thanked 98 Times in 75 Posts	Brass flying across my face has never really bothered me, its just... I find the look and design of the older rifles better then the new and modern weapons of today. Older weapons were just more interesting. If a Steyr M95 can be converted to a lefty safely, I'd be a happy camper! So far the only thing I can't seem to figure out is if the safety can be ignored during bolt dissassembly. __________________ -Chris

01-13-2018, 11:38 PM	#6
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,183 Thanks: 1,400 Thanked 4,442 Times in 2,330 Posts	There seems to be several people who have LH conversions, here's one - https://www.shootersforum.com/gunsmi...steyr-m95.html __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

01-14-2018, 09:06 AM	#7
Curss User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 303 Thanks: 304 Thanked 98 Times in 75 Posts	Compare to an unaltered bolt. The safety has been removed completely. I may just have to buy one of these rifles, and if I like it, get an extra bolt body and see who can do the conversion. Attached Thumbnails __________________ -Chris

01-13-2018, 03:29 PM	#4
hayhugh User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida/Penna Posts: 896 Thanks: 857 Thanked 513 Times in 275 Posts	Hey, Lefties have there rights too...............