Austria-Hungary's primary service rifle through WWI, featuring a straight-pull bolt that could be operated faster than a rotating bolt — soldiers could fire 30+ rounds per minute. Nicknamed "Ruck-Zuck" (German: "quick-quick") by Austrian soldiers. Extremely reliable in the mud and cold of the Eastern Front. Also used by Romania, Bulgaria, and Italy (captured examples). Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: 8x50R Mannlicher Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1915, Austria Weight: 160 oz Overall length: 46" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military