Swiss Mannlicher M1893 carbine
| Swiss Mannlicher M1893 carbine | |
|---|---|
| Type | Bolt-action carbine rifle |
| Place of origin | Switzerland Austria-Hungary |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1893–1905 |
| Used by | Switzerland |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Ferdinand Mannlicher |
| Designed | 1893 |
| Manufacturer | SIG, Waffenfabrik Bern |
| Produced | 1895–1905 |
| No. built | 7750 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.08 kg (6.8 lb) |
| Length | 100 cm (39 in) |
| Barrel length | 55 cm (22 in) |
| Cartridge | 7.5×53.5mm Swiss (GP90) |
| Action | Straight-pull bolt action |
| Muzzle velocity | 1,835 feet per second (559 m/s) |
| Effective firing range | fixed sight: 300 m; adjustable sight: 400–1200 m |
| Feed system | 6-round detachable box magazine, fed by charger |
The Swiss Mannlicher Model 1893 carbine was a straight-pull carbine designed by Ferdinand Mannlicher for use by the Swiss cavalry troops. It features a bolt that is almost identical to that of the Mannlicher M1890 carbine and Mannlicher M1895 rifle aside from the shape of the cocking piece.