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The Wagner Infanteriegewehr (infantry rifle) M1893 is a bolt-action rifle that was designed in the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1893 by Austrian designer Matthias Wagner. The rifle was manufactured from 1896 to 1918, and saw usage by Austria-Hungary, Germany, and the Ottoman Empire during World War I.

There are two versions of the M1893; the "first generation" M1893 was manufactured from 1896 to 1909, and featured a straight stock and were chambered for the round-nosed 8x50mmR cartridge. This version was later replaced in 1909 by the "second generation" model, which featured a grip extension on the stock and were rechambered for the spitz-nosed 8x56mmR. Nevertheless, on the civilian market, these rifles are sought after despite being mass-produced during World War I, usually commanding prices of around ~$2500 for a good condition "second generation" model and around ~$3700 for a good condition "first generation" model.

Both Wagner rifles

Top: An original Wagner Infanteriegewehr 1893. Bottom: A later-model Wagner Infanteriegewehr 1893.

Facts:[]

  • Barrel length: 28.5"
  • Cartridge: 8x50mmR (1893 to 1904), 8x56mmR (1905 to 1918)
  • Effective range: 500 meters
  • Feed system: 5-round internal magazine, stripper clip-fed
  • Rate of fire: Manually operated, bolt-action
  • Weight: 9.4 lbs
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