Mannlicher M1890 carbine
Bolt action rifle
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The repeating carbine model 1890 a.k.a. Mannlicher model 1890 carbine is a bolt-action rifle, designed by Ferdinand Mannlicher that used a new version of his straight-pull action bolt.[2] It was introduced as an alternative to the Mannlicher M1888 as it was shorter and easier to maneuver with. Three main versions were introduced: Cavalry Carbine, Gendarmerie Carbine[3] and Navy Short Rifle.
| Repeating carbine model 1890 | |
|---|---|
Model 1890 cavalry carbine, from the collections of the Swedish Army Museum | |
| Type | Bolt action rifle |
| Place of origin | Austria-Hungary |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1890–1918 (Austria-Hungary) |
| Used by | See users |
| Wars | Balkan Wars World War I World War II |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Ferdinand Mannlicher |
| Designed | 1890? |
| Manufacturer | Österreichische Waffenfabriksgesellschaft |
| Produced | 1891–1896 |
| No. built | 115,218 |
| Variants | Cavalry carbine, Gendarmerie carbine and Navy short rifle |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.3 kilograms (7.3 lb) |
| Length | 1,005 millimetres (39.6 in) |
| Barrel length | 498 millimetres (19.6 in) |
| Cartridge | M90: 8×50mmR Mannlicher M90/24:8×57mm IS M90/30, M90/31: 8×56mmR |
| Action | Straight-pull bolt action |
| Muzzle velocity | 620 m/s (2,034 ft/s) with M1893 ball cartridge[1] |
| Feed system | 5-round en bloc clip, integral box magazine |
| Sights | Iron sights |
Variants
Cavalry carbine
This variant was used by the Austro-Hungarian cavalry. A stacking rod, handguard and bayonet lug are absent.
Stutzen
This variant features sling swivels on the underside, a stacking rod and bayonet lugs. It was used by the Austro-Hungarian Navy.
Gendarmerie carbine
The Austro-Hungarian Gendarmarie was also in need of a carbine. It adopted a version which featured a bayonet lug but no stacking rod.
Conversions
M90/30 was a conversion of these rifles done in the First Austrian Republic. They carry the letter S stamped on the barrel.[4]
M90/31 was a conversion of these rifles done in the Kingdom of Hungary. They carry the letter H stamped on the barrel.[5]
M90/95 was a conversion of these rifles done in Ethiopian Empire. Unlike other conversions, these were done by putting existing M90 carbines in M95 pattern furniture.[6]
Afghan contract
A small number of these carbines made for the Afghan contract were ordered by Abdur Rahman Khan for the Emirate of Afghanistan.[7]
