The FÉG 35M was a bolt-action rifle, chambered in 8x56R. Though superficially still resembling the 95/31M Carbine it was a new design. 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.