Videos tagged with 1908 Mondragon

This review examines four examples of the Mondragon Model 1908, the first semi-automatic rifle adopted by a national military (Mexico). It details the rifle's design evolution from earlier bolt-actions, its reliability issues with Mexican ammunition, and its later use by Germany as an aircraft weapon. The video highlights mechanical differences between early prototypes and the 1908 model, including its unique gas system with manual override and evolving feed mechanisms.