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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Mannlicher M1890 Carbine
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1890–1896
Quantity
115,218
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
41
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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 Year1891
- Service Entry Year1890
- DesignerFerdinand Mannlicher
- Weight (Empty)3.3 kg
- Notable UsersAustria-Hungary, Afghanistan, Bulgaria, Ethiopia, Hungary, Siam
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge8×52mmR Mannlicher
- Calibre8 mm
- Case Length52 mm
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Feed SystemClip
- Magazine Capacity5
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity620 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length498 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights
- Iron SightsYes
▤Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production115,218
- Production Start1891
- Production End1896
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1890Production started
- 1896Production ended
- 1912First deployment: First Balkan War
136
years in service
6
years in production
115,218
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 6 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
MANNLICHER M1890 CARBINE · CONFLICTS SERVED IN50% win·50% loss
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
Mannlicher M1890 CarbineSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  Afghanistan | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
195BOLT-ACTION RIFLES41PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES76AUSTRIA · ALL WEAPONS202PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 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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