[5] It was introduced as an alternative to the Mannlicher M1888 as it was shorter and easier to maneuver with.

This variant features sling swivels on the underside, a stacking rod and bayonet lugs.

It adopted a version which featured a bayonet lug but no stacking rod.

Unlike other conversions, these were done by putting existing M90 carbines in M95 pattern furniture.

[8] A small number of these carbines made for the Afghan contract were ordered by Abdur Rahman Khan for the Emirate of Afghanistan.