Mannlicher M1890 carbine

Repeating carbine model 1890
Model 1890 cavalry carbine, from the collections of the Swedish Army Museum
TypeBolt action rifle
Place of originAustria-Hungary
Service history
In service1890 — Present
Used byAustria-Hungary
Kingdom of Bulgaria
Emirate of Afghanistan
Kingdom of Hungary
First Austrian Republic
Kingdom of Hungary
Siam
WarsBalkan Wars
World War I
Production history
DesignerFerdinand Mannlicher
Designed1890?
ManufacturerÖsterreichische Waffenfabriksgesellschaft
Produced1891–1896
No. built115,218
VariantsCavalry carbine, Gendarmerie carbine and Navy short rifle
Specifications
Mass3.3 kilograms (7.3 lb)
Length1,005 millimetres (39.6 in)
Barrel length498 millimetres (19.6 in)

CartridgeM90: 8×52mmR
M90/24:8×57mm IS
M90/30, M90/31: 8×56mmR
ActionStraight-pull bolt action
Muzzle velocity620 m/s (2,034 ft/s) with M1893 ball cartridge
Feed system5-round en bloc clip, integral box magazine
SightsIron sights

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.