Weapon No 76
Carbine 6.5 mm Mannlicher M1893
Romanian model of the Mannlicher M1893 Rifle in carbine form. It was
made at the Steyr-Werke, Austria in about 1894.
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Weapon No 92
Rifle 11 mm M1886 (Repetier Gewehr, Mannlicher Design)
Similar in most respects to the M85, it is the first of the Austrian
services rifles to introduce the feature of the clip falling out of the
bottom of the magazine when the last round is chambered. The 11 mm cartridge
was improved with the introduction of this rifle and as a result it had
better ballistics than the M85. The sights of this rifle and all other
Austrian weapons until after World War 1 are graduated in Paces (one Pace
equals 29.53 inches), from 200 to 2300 (164 yards to 1886 yards).
Approximately 90,000 of these rifles were made by Steyr.
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Weapon No 93
Rifle 8 mm M1886 - 90 (Steyr-Mannlicher)
A Steyr-Mannlicher product, but differs from Weapon No 92
in the following features. It is in 8 mm calibre and the magazine has been
modified from the orthodox Mannlicher to the Mauser '98 clip method, using a charger
guide. A different pattern backsight is fitted, giving step adjustment
of range, the steps being marked 4, 6, 8, 10, 12. Each adjustment represents
200 steps. What the figures on the side represent is unknown.
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Weapon No 94
Carbine 8 mm M1890 (Steyr-Mannlicher)
This weapon, known as the Repetier Carabiner 1890, introduced the straight-pull
bolt action with rotating bolt to the Austrian service. The magazine system
is the same as that of the M86 and later rifles. This carbine has no handguards
and the sling swivels are mounted on the left side of the stock. It has no provision
for the attachment of a bayonet. This model is a relatively rare piece these days.
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Weapon No 95
Rifle 8 mm Model 1895 (Steyr-Mannlicher)
Made at Budapest as well as Steyr, and known as the Repetier Gewehr M95,
this was the principal Austro-Hungarian rifle of World War 1. It was also used in
large quantities by the Italians, who had received them from the Austrians
as World War 1 reparations. In World War 2 it was also used by the Bulgarians,
Yugoslavs and to some extent by the Greeks. This rifle was made in tremendous quantities.
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Weapon No 96
Rifle 8 mm 1895 (Steyr Mannlicher)
Known as the Repetier Stutzen, this is frequently confused with the
M95 carbine. This model was apparently designed for use by special troops,
ie engineer, signal, etc and not for cavalry, since it is fitted with a
bayonet stud and has sling swivels located on the underside as well as
the side. The weapon also has a stacking hook which screws into the upper
band. When this rifle is fired with the bayonet fixed a blade on the top
of the bayonet barrel ring is used as the front sight to compensate for
changes in centre of impact due to the weight of the bayonet on the barrel.
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Weapon No 97
Rifle 7.92 mm M98/40
A redesigned Hungarian Model 35, for German use, the calibre was changed
from 8 mm to 7.92 mm. A staggered row Mauser type box magazine, flush with
the stock, was fitted and German type bands and bayonet lug were used on
this rifle, designated model 98/40 by the Germans. Apart from the magazine, it is
similar to the Mannlicher-Schoenauer turn bolt and was made in Hungary under Nazi control
in 1940.
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Weapon No 101
Rifle 6.5 mm Mannlicher-Schoenauer M03/14
The Greeks adopted the 6.5 Mannlicher-Schoenauer rifle in 1903. This
modified version of the 1903 model known as Model 03/14 was adopted
in 1914. The differences between the two models are relatively minor and
are principally in the graduations on the rear sight, the shape of the gripping
grooves on the stock, the length and the ease of removal of the
handguards. This rifle utilises the Mannlicher two-piece rotating bolt
with the rotating spool type magazine which was developed by Otto Schoenauer.
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Weapon No 102
Carbine 6.5 mm Mannlicher-Schoenauer M03/14
The Mannlicher-Schoenauer series have a rather confusing history. The
receivers are Austrian, made by Steyr for the Greek Forces, but these were
taken by the Italians as war booty after World War 1. They were converted
by the Breda Plant to use Italian Barrels and cartridges and can be identified
by the stamping of the years 1903 or 1903/14 below the Greek cross on top
of the receiver.
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Weapon No 103
Carbine 6.5 mm Mannlicher-Schoenauer M03/145
This is almost identical to Weapon No 102. The position
of the sling swivels on the right hand side of the stocks indicates this was made for
use by the Cavalry, the turn down bolt being another indication of this.
This model also carries a foresight protector. These weapons, before conversion,
invariably bore the Austrian proof mark. After conversion they were re-issued
bearing Italian Arsenal stamps.
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