Original Dutch Pre-WWI Karabijn M. 95 Mannlicher KNIL Colonial Constabulary Carbine by ŒWG Steyr Serial 3560D - Dated 1897 Japanese Field Gear which at first glance would

which at first glance would appear to be for Pinfire ammunition

From commissioning until World War II broke out in September 1939

as the inspection cartouches are still clear

which has degraded the feathering on the eagle slightly

Earlier in the war

Original Dutch Pre-WWI Karabijn M. 95 Mannlicher KNIL Colonial Constabulary Carbine by ŒWG Steyr Serial 3560D - Dated 1897 Japanese Field Gear which at first glance wouldOriginal Item: Only one Available. This is a lovely example of the rare Dutch Karabijn M. 95 Mannlicher, used by the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army (Koninklijk Nederlands Indisch Leger or KNIL). While these were taken out of service after WWII in the Netherlands, in the colonies they were still being used until at least 1955. This colonial army utilized 4 different variations of the carbine, and this is the Colonial Constabulary Carbine for