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.
Variants
=== Cavalry carbine === This variant was used by the Austro-Hungarian cavalry. A stacking rod, handguard and bayonet lug are absent.
=== Stutzen === This variant features sling swivels on the underside, a stacking rod and bayonet lugs. It was used by the Austro-Hungarian Navy.
=== Gendarmerie carbine === The Austro-Hungarian Gendarmarie was also in need of a carbine. It adopted a version which featured a bayonet lug but no stacking rod.
=== Conversions === M90/30 was a conversion of these rifles done in the First Austrian Republic. They carry the letter S stamped on the barrel. M90/31 was a conversion of these rifles done in the Kingdom of Hungary. They carry the letter H stamped on the barrel. M90/95 was a conversion of these rifles done in Ethiopian Empire. Unlike other conversions, these were done by putting existing M90 carbines in M95 pattern furniture.
== Afghan contract == A small number of these carbines made for the Afghan contract were ordered by Abdur Rahman Khan for the Emirate of Afghanistan.
== Users == Afghanistan Austria-Hungary Austria Bulgaria Ethiopia Hungary Siam
References
== Further reading == United States. Office of Naval Intelligence (1892). "Mannlicher Carbine (Model 1890)". General Information Series: Information from Abroad. U.S. Government Printing Office. pp. 117–. Austro-Hungarian Mannlicher M1890 Short Rifles and Carbines. Hungariae.com
