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Hi Axel, thanks for the prompt answer. I had a feeling that you were going to say that as after posting that question I went home and had a look at the Mannlicher book by Walter H.B. Smith and there is no Model 1898. It is definitely a Model 95 dutch which has been sporterised. It has no model number on the receiver, only 1898 on the left side so I incorrectly assumed that was the model number. This is my first model 95 so I am still learning. It makes sense though as the serial number underneath has no decimal point followed by a number to indicate the year of production like a Schoenauer has.

Interestingly, mine is almost identical to yours in that the front sight, sling swivels, pistol grip stock, bolt handle and even the timber figure are the same, only the rear sight is different as mine has a single standing leaf to 100, three folding leaves to 400 and a flip up ladder to 1000. It has British proof marks but no retailer or makers name and needs some work. Unfortunately the front site blade is broken.
On a positive note, a chap here in Australia was selling two en Block clips to suit a model 95 Dutch on eBay for forty dollars so I bought both.

Thanks again for your help.

Waidmannsheil.

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