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Austro-Hungarian M1913 Mannlicher Rifles |
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Made by Österreichische Waffenfabriks-Gesellschaft, Steyr, and by various German factories, 1889-1897. Quantity: 306,000 were made by Steyr for Germany between 1889-1894 Caliber: 8x57mm (German M88) Muzzle velocity 630 m/sec with M88 ball cartridge Integral clip-loaded Mannlicher type in-line fixed box magazine, 5 rounds Turning-bolt action 1245mm [48.9"] overall, 3.9kg [8.6 lbs] 740mm [29.1"] barrel, 4-groove rifling, RH, concentric |
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Original German Commission rifle legend, Gew.88 |
Various bayonets: Germany sent converted M71 bayonets with the rifles. Austro-Hungary converted M67, M70, M73 Werndl bayonets to fit the M.13. Various Ersatz bayonets were also made.
A few Austro-Hungarian units - particularly the Landwehr - used the German Gewehre 88 as the 'Repetier-Gewehr M.13'. These chambered the standard 8x57mm cartridge. It is assumed that they were supplied in the early days of WW1, when Austria-Hungary lacked serviceable weapons. About 70,000 of these weapons came from Germany, some has been stored by the Steyr factory for a Chinese Contract.
Magazine with dust cover
German style serials
Half length cleaning rod
Leaf sight graduated to 2050 meters
Imperial German markings
Steyr made 'OEWG' marked M.13 (Gew.88) Bayonet
M.13 (Gew.88) Bayonet modified from a Werndl M1867 bayonet during WW1