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Mannlicher M1893
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MannlicherM1893

Bolt-Action Rifles · Austria · 1893
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MannlicherM1893

Mannlicher M1893
Mannlicher M1893 Photo: Tilemahos from Athens, Greece · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
75
Effective Range
60
Reliability
80
Stopping Power
55
Durability
85
Ergonomics
65
Optics-Readiness
10
Calibre Versatility
50
Build Quality
80
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Austria
ManufacturerSteyr Arms
CategoryBolt-Action Rifles
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1893–1914
Operators6 countries
Quantity500,000
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
66
Bolt-Action Rifles MASS Rating
22/101
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
149/308
All-Time
Bolt-Action Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
75
Effective Range
60
Reliability
80
Stopping Power
55
Durability
85
Ergonomics
65
Optics-Readiness
10
Calibre Versatility
50
Build Quality
80
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Mannlicher M1893
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1893–1914
Quantity
500,000
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
22
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
66
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
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year1893
  • Service Entry Year1893
  • DesignerOtto Schönauer, Ferdinand Mannlicher
  • Weight (Empty)4.06 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
  • Cartridge6.5×53mmR; 8×50mmR Mannlicher; 7.92×57mm Mauser (M1904 variant); .22 Long Rifle (1946 trainers)
  • Calibre6.5 mm
  • Case Length53 mm
  • Bullet Weight10 g
▣Operation3MOD.3
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity731 m/s
  • Maximum Range2,100 m
◆Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
▤Construction1MOD.1
  • Furniture Materialwood
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Total Production500,000
  • Production Start1893
  • Variants1,893
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1891Sale: Romania (8,000 units)
  2. 1893Production started
  3. 1907First deployment: 1907 Romanian Peasants' Revolt
  4. 1914Production ended
133
years in service
21
years in production
500,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 6 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
MANNLICHER M1893 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win·33% loss
Total Conflicts
3
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Mannlicher M1893SALES2records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1891Romania8,000——
—Romania100,000——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
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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