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Dutch Mannlicher
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DutchMannlicher

Bolt-Action Rifles · Austria · 1895
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DutchMannlicher

Dutch Mannlicher
Dutch Mannlicher Photo: Armémuseum (The Swedish Army Museum) · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
75
Effective Range
60
Reliability
80
Stopping Power
55
Durability
85
Ergonomics
60
Optics-Readiness
10
Calibre Versatility
30
Build Quality
80
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Austria
ManufacturerSteyr Arms
CategoryBolt-Action Rifles
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1895–1940
Operators3 countries
Quantity470,000
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
64
Bolt-Action Rifles MASS Rating
25/101
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
158/308
All-Time
Bolt-Action Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
75
Effective Range
60
Reliability
80
Stopping Power
55
Durability
85
Ergonomics
60
Optics-Readiness
10
Calibre Versatility
30
Build Quality
80
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Dutch Mannlicher
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1895–1940
Quantity
470,000
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
25
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
64
bolt-action rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year1895
  • Service Entry Year1895
  • DesignerOtto Schönauer and Ferdinand Mannlicher
  • Weight (Empty)4.35 kg
  • Notable UsersNetherlands, Republic of Indonesia, Empire of Japan, Nazi Germany
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
  • Cartridge6.5×53mmR
  • Calibre6.5 mm
  • Case Length53 mm
  • Calibre Class6.5 mm
▣Operation3MOD.3
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity742 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)400 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
▤Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Total Production470,000
  • Production Start1895
  • Production End1940
  • Variants9
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1873First deployment: Aceh War
  2. 1895Production started
  3. 1940Production ended
131
years in service
45
years in production
470,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 3 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
DUTCH MANNLICHER · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
A removable container holding multiple rounds of ammunition, used to replenish a pistol's chamber.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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