M1895 Mannlicher

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	Weapon: M1895 Mannlicher Type: Infantry Rifle Country of Origin: Austria-Hungary Year Adopted: 1895 Overall Length (mm): 1270.0 Overall Length (in): 50 Weight (kg): 4.00 Weight (pounds): 8.82

The M1895 Mannlicher was an Austro-Hungarian straight-pull bolt-action rifle designed by Ferdinand Mannlicher. It was chambered in 8x50mmR, later updated to 8x56mmR, and used a unique clip-fed system that allowed for faster reloading compared to traditional bolt-action rifles. The rifle was adopted by the Austro-Hungarian Army in 1895.

Used extensively during World War I, the M1895 proved effective in the mountainous terrain of the Italian Front, where its speed of reloading gave soldiers a tactical advantage. Despite some issues with accuracy and complexity, the M1895 remained a staple of the Austro-Hungarian forces throughout the war.

The M1895 Mannlicher is remembered for its distinctive straight-pull action and its role in the Austro-Hungarian military. Though it was eventually phased out, it remains an important piece of Central European military history and is still encountered in military surplus markets.