Type Bolt action rifle Designer Ferdinand Mannlicher | Place of origin Austria-Hungary | |
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In service 1890–1918 (Austria-Hungary) Used by Austria-Hungary
Kingdom of Bulgaria
Emirate of Afghanistan
Kingdom of Hungary
First Austrian Republic
Kingdom of Hungary Wars Balkan Wars, World War I | ||
Not to be confused with Mannlicher M1890 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. 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 and Navy Short Rifle.
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 in First Austrian Republic. They carry the letter S stamped on the barrel.
M90/31 was a conversion of these rifles in Kingdom of Hungary. They carry the letter H stamped on the barrel.
Afghan Contract
A small number of these carbines made for the Afghan Contract were ordered by Abdur Rahman Khan for the Emirate of Afghanistan.