The Mannlicher M1893 was a prototype self loading rifle of Austrian origin chambered in the 8x50mm round.
Overview[]
The Mannlicher M1893 is a semi automatic rifle chambered in the 8x50mm round. It uses a screw delayed blowback operation where the bolt has 70° angled locking lugs that have to overcome a quater twist that delays the action until the gas pressure drops to a safe level to eject. The bolt cocks the striker on opening (a la Mauser) and fires from a closed position. When firing the trigger pulls a lever connected to a sear to fire the weapon. The magazine is stripper fed and holds 5 rounds.
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References[]
- Mannlicher Rifles and Pistols, by Walter H.B. Smith, The Military Service Publishing Company, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1947
- Repetier-und Automatische Handfeuer Waffen, Der systeme Ferdinand Ritter von Mannlicher
- Patent Mannlicher M1893 patent
- Mannlicher M1893
- Mannlicher M1893
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