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Mannlicher M1888 Carbine Short 8mm

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Straight-pull bolt-action; precursor to M1895; clip-fed Mannlicher design

Type: Carbine

Action: Bolt-Action

Caliber: 8x50R Mannlicher

Capacity: 5

Year introduced: 1888, Austria

Weight: 96 oz

Overall length: 36"

Status: Discontinued

Military use: Yes

Intended use: military