The FÉG 35M was a bolt-action rifle, chambered in 8×56mmR. Though superficially still resembling the 95/31M Carbine it was a new design with a cock-on-close bolt. An easily recognizable distinguishing feature was the placement of the bolt handle, which was further forward than in the 1895 design. It was used by Hungary in the years leading up to and during World War II, and after World War II before being gradually phased out by both Red Army surplus and locally produced Mosin–Nagant carbines.
After the Great War, modifications were made on the 95M carbines, recalibrating the sights to the newly adopted metric system, and later adopting the Austrian-developed more powerful spitzer cartridge, all this resulting in the 31M rifle. But the army was not satisfied. Analysing World War I performance had revealed several deficiencies: the straight-pull Mannlicher could freeze in great cold; that the bolts were hand-fitted — thus non-interchangeable — and could be replaced only by trained gunsmiths; and the cock-on-opening operation. In the end it was decided that the new rifle should use a simpler, more conventional rotating bolt, and a better bayonet.
For the new requirements the Hungarian military and FÉG took time-proven Mannlicher–Schönauer action derived from Mauser-Schlegelmilch Gewehr 88 bolt, which was also used on Romanian and Dutch Mannlichers. A prototype, known as 33.M, was produced in small series for trials in 1933.[1] The prototype differed from the final 35.M in following:[2]
G98-type bayonet was replaced with a crosspiece and press stud arrangement modeled on the Berthier from an earlier 1923 prototype,[3] but with a flat blade and not a cruciform proper;[4]
the bolt handle was moved forward, in front of the receiver bridge, to strengthen the action;
the metal part of the receiver separating the forearm from the buttstock was moved backward, from around the magazine to the same position as on Lee-Enfield;
the Arisaka-type sliding receiver cover was abandoned.
About the same time Steyr-Solothurn may have proposed a competitive design based on ŒWG 1917 G98 modernization which was serially produced in China, but it was not adopted.[5]
All the springs in the rifle except the one in the sight are coil springs. The new safety could be engaged both when the rifle was cocked and uncocked. The barrel was lengthened and the distance between front and rear sights was increased. A British-style two-piece stock avoided the need to import extremely dimensionally stable wood.[6]
43M and Gewehr 98/40edit
During World War II, military cooperation with Germany and a shortage of standard Mauser K98k rifles German army led to modifications to the 35M. It was rechambered to the standard German 7.92×57 IS cartridge with a fully enclosed flush magazine, the bolt handle was made angled, the bayonet socket was changed to accept German bayonets and some alterations was made to the sling mount. In addition, the rifle was adopted to use standard Mauser 5-round charger clips and its sights were recalibrated to match the ballistics of the 7.92mm IS cartridge.[7]
In German service this modified weapon was known as the G98/40.[7] Hungary also adopted this version, slightly modified, as the 43M.
^McCollum, Ian (29 November 2017). "Steyr M30S Prototype: A Repurposed WW1 Improved Mauser". Forgotten Weapons.
^Horváth, János (1995). [Military rifles of the Royal Hungarian Army]. Haditechnika (in Hungarian) (2): 54–56. Archived from the original on 22 March 2007. Retrieved 23 October 2009.
^ abKokalis, Peter G. (2 January 2006). "Hungarian Small Arms in Germany's Service". Shotgun News. 59 (36): 10–12.
External linksedit
. G/K43 forum.com. Archived from the original on 11 July 2011.
"Picture". HunGun.hu.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources 35M rifle news newspapers books scholar JSTOR December 2012 Learn how and when to remove this template message The FEG 35M was a bolt action rifle chambered in 8 56mmR Though superficially still resembling the 95 31M Carbine it was a new design with a cock on close bolt An easily recognizable distinguishing feature was the placement of the bolt handle which was further forward than in the 1895 design It was used by Hungary in the years leading up to and during World War II and after World War II before being gradually phased out by both Red Army surplus and locally produced Mosin Nagant carbines 35M Puska 35M Rifle 35M Rifle From the Swedish Army Museum TypeBolt action service riflePlace of originKingdom of HungaryService historyIn service1935 1950sUsed byKingdom of HungarySoviet UnionNazi GermanyPeople s Republic of HungaryWarsWorld War IIHungarian Revolution of 1956Production historyDesigned1935Produced1935 1950sSpecificationsMass3 98 kilograms 8 8 lb Length1 110 millimetres 44 in Barrel length600 millimetres 24 in Cartridge8 56mmR 7 92 57mm MauserActionBolt actionMuzzle velocity730 m s 2 395 ft s Feed system5 round en bloc clip internal box magazineSightsopen Partridge rear sight square post front sight Contents 1 Design details 2 43M and Gewehr 98 40 3 Comparable contemporary firearms 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksDesign details editAfter the Great War modifications were made on the 95M carbines recalibrating the sights to the newly adopted metric system and later adopting the Austrian developed more powerful spitzer cartridge all this resulting in the 31M rifle But the army was not satisfied Analysing World War I performance had revealed several deficiencies the straight pull Mannlicher could freeze in great cold that the bolts were hand fitted thus non interchangeable and could be replaced only by trained gunsmiths and the cock on opening operation In the end it was decided that the new rifle should use a simpler more conventional rotating bolt and a better bayonet For the new requirements the Hungarian military and FEG took time proven Mannlicher Schonauer action derived from Mauser Schlegelmilch Gewehr 88 bolt which was also used on Romanian and Dutch Mannlichers A prototype known as 33 M was produced in small series for trials in 1933 1 The prototype differed from the final 35 M in following 2 G98 type bayonet was replaced with a crosspiece and press stud arrangement modeled on the Berthier from an earlier 1923 prototype 3 but with a flat blade and not a cruciform proper 4 the bolt handle was moved forward in front of the receiver bridge to strengthen the action the metal part of the receiver separating the forearm from the buttstock was moved backward from around the magazine to the same position as on Lee Enfield the Arisaka type sliding receiver cover was abandoned About the same time Steyr Solothurn may have proposed a competitive design based on ŒWG 1917 G98 modernization which was serially produced in China but it was not adopted 5 All the springs in the rifle except the one in the sight are coil springs The new safety could be engaged both when the rifle was cocked and uncocked The barrel was lengthened and the distance between front and rear sights was increased A British style two piece stock avoided the need to import extremely dimensionally stable wood 6 43M and Gewehr 98 40 editDuring World War II military cooperation with Germany and a shortage of standard Mauser K98k rifles German army led to modifications to the 35M It was rechambered to the standard German 7 92 57 IS cartridge with a fully enclosed flush magazine the bolt handle was made angled the bayonet socket was changed to accept German bayonets and some alterations was made to the sling mount In addition the rifle was adopted to use standard Mauser 5 round charger clips and its sights were recalibrated to match the ballistics of the 7 92mm IS cartridge 7 In German service this modified weapon was known as the G98 40 7 Hungary also adopted this version slightly modified as the 43M Comparable contemporary firearms editSteyr M95 MAS 36 Type 99 Arisaka Karabiner 98k Mosin Nagant Lee Enfield Carcano M1938See also editList of World War II firearms of Germany Weapons employed in the Slovak Hungarian WarReferences edit Mannlicher Model 1933 Prototype Infantry Rifle Hungarian Weapons amp History Mannlicher Model 1935 Infantry Rifle Hungarian Weapons amp History Hungarian Infantry Trial Rifles 1923 Hungarian Weapons amp History Bayonets of Hungary World Bayonets McCollum Ian 29 November 2017 Steyr M30S Prototype A Repurposed WW1 Improved Mauser Forgotten Weapons Horvath Janos 1995 A Magyar Kiralyi Honvedseg hadipuskai Military rifles of the Royal Hungarian Army Haditechnika in Hungarian 2 54 56 Archived from the original on 22 March 2007 Retrieved 23 October 2009 a b Kokalis Peter G 2 January 2006 Hungarian Small Arms in Germany s Service Shotgun News 59 36 10 12 External links edit German G98 40 rifle G K43 forum com Archived from the original on 11 July 2011 Picture HunGun hu Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 35M rifle amp oldid 1166904796, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
