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Dutch M95 Carbine barrel extension
Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 11:45 pm
by USDF
I've noticed several carbines at gunshows that have a short extension (1 1/2") on the end of the barrel & other carbines don't. Was this for some pre-1968 short barrelled rifle regulation or what?
Re: Dutch M95 Carbine barrel extension
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 8:02 am
by 1886lebel
These extensions were flash hiders with special bayonet lugs as used on the Indonesian converted ex-Dutch KNIL Rifle and Carbines that was done in the 1953 and 1954 at Jakarta Arsenal and other arsenals. The Carbines were converted to 7.7x56Rmm (.303 British)
Indonesian markings: a Five Point star, the date (1953 or 1954) and the calibre (7,7) on the receiver ring and most times on the left side of the receiver.
Re: Dutch M95 Carbine barrel extension
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 11:14 am
by USDF
The two I've seen are carbines in 6.5 caliber and threaded for 1/2" in front of the front sight with a plain smooth 1 1/2" extension (same diameter as the barrel) silver soldered onto the barrel.