Designed by Ferdinand Ritter Von Mannlicher of Austria, the Mannlicher Carbine is lightweight and compact, and uses a short recoil action with a concealed internal hammer, a reciprocating cocking lever that doubles as a hammer position indicator and a detachable double-stack magazine assembly. Blade front and 4-position tangent peep rear sights, with the "1906" date on top of the chamber, with "crown N" commercial Nitro proofs under another unidentified, possibly Austrian proof. Matching "358" serial number on multiple parts including the magazine and an integral clip guide. The smooth forearm encloses nearly the entirety of the barrel, with a matching numbered cap/sight base at the front, a checkered pistol grip, right handed cheekpiece, sling swivels and a smooth steel buttplate.

Fine, with 75% of the original blue finish, showing areas of mild spotting and shallow pitting, bright edge wear and mild handling marks. The reoiled stock is good, with a thin crack on top of the wrist, some mild dents and attractive grain overall. Mechanically excellent.