Mannlicher M1890 Carbine
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.
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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.
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Cavalry carbine
Cavalry carbine
Three main versions were introduced: Cavalry Carbine, Gendarmerie Carbine and Navy Short Rifle.
This variant was used by the Austro-Hungarian cavalry. A stacking rod, handguard and bayonet lug are absent.
Gendarmerie carbine
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
Conversions
M90/30 was a conversion of these rifles done in the First Austrian Republic. They carry the letter S stamped on the barrel. M90/31 was a conversion of these rifles done in the Kingdom of Hungary. They carry the letter H stamped on the barrel. 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.
Afghan contract
Afghan contract
A small number of these carbines made for the Afghan contract were ordered by Abdur Rahman Khan for the Emirate of Afghanistan.
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This variant features sling swivels on the underside, a stacking rod and bayonet lugs. It was used by the Austro-Hungarian Navy.
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- 1.E. S. Mittler & Sohn. Deutsche militärärztliche Zeitschrift: Vierteljährliche Mittellungen aus dem Gebiet des Militär-Sanitäts- und Versorgungswesens. . . I.-49. Jahrgang. [1872–1920.]. 72–. 1894.
- 2.United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Impact of Science on Society. 26–27. 64. 1976.
- 3.Walter, John. Rifles of the World. Krause Publications. 265. 2006. 9780896892415.
- 4.Mannlicher M90/30 Rifle and Carbine Austro-Hungary.
- 5.Mannlicher M90/31 Austro-Hungarian Weapons.
- 6.Ethiopian M90/95 Hybrid Mannlicher Carbine. 15 September 2020.
- 7.Afghan Contract Mannlicher M1890 Carbines Austro-Hungarian Weapons.
- 8.Austro-Hungarian Mannlicher M1890 Short Rifles and Carbines. Manowar's Hungarian Weapons & History.
- 9.Philip Jowett. Armies of the Balkan Wars 1912–13: The priming charge for the Great War. Osprey Publishing. 43–. 20 March 2012. 978-1-78096-528-4.
- 10.Keefe, Mark A. Emperor Selassie's Treasure: The Guns of Royal Tiger Imports. American Rifleman. National Rifle Association. 15 July 2020.
- 11.Siamese Mannlicher Model 1888-90 Carbine. Manowar's Hungarian Weapons & History.
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