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COMMISSION MODEL 1888 CARBINE
Cal. 8X57 mm


Caliber: 8x57 mm
System of operation: Bolt action
Length overall: 37.5 inches
Barrel length: 17.15 inches
Feed device: Integral clip magazine
Sight:Front: Blade with protecting ears
Sight:Rear: Leaf sight graduated to 1200m
Weight: 6.88 lb
Muzzle velocity: 1885 f.p.s.


Commission Model 1888 Carbine.



Close-up of 1888 carbine action.



Close-up of the markings on the receiver ring of the 1888 carbine action.



Top view of the 1888 carbine bolt.



Note the charger clip inside the magazine.



Note the plate on the bottom of the magazine covering the exit hole for use with the old mannlicher type clips,
also note the the checkering on the bottom of the bolt handle on the 1888 carbine .



Note the "J" marking on the plate on the bottom of the magazine.



Close-up of the bolt release button on the 1888 carbine .



Close-up of the buttstock of the 1888 carbine .



Another view of the 1888 carbine buttstock .



The rearsight of the 1888 carbine .



Close-up of the rear barrel band of the 1888 carbine .



Another view of the 1888 carbine band.



Close-up of the front band of the 1888 carbine.



Note the Regimental markings on the nosecap.



Close-up of the frontsight of the 1888 carbine .


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