Videos tagged with 8x50R

This video exposes counterfeit WWII collectibles, specifically focusing on a fake Nazi-marked Steyr M.95 carbine. The presenter details how individuals forge acceptance marks on firearms to artificially inflate their value, often damaging the collectible integrity of the weapon. The discussion includes the Steyr M.95, chambered in 8x50R or 8x56R, and highlights a period in the 1990s when approximately 100 such rifles with fake Nazi proof marks entered the market. The video aims to educate viewers on identifying and avoiding these deceptive practices in the collectible firearm community.

This video features a detailed examination of the 8x50R Austrian M1895 Mannlicher straight-pull rifle, often referred to as 'the original'. The presenter, Mike, discusses its history, performance at 300 meters, and a unique method for obtaining ammunition by trimming 7.62x54R brass. The video also contrasts the M95's reception in Austria with the Swiss Model 1893 cavalry carbine, highlighting differences in their actions and magazines. Several related firearms are mentioned, including the M95/30, M1911 Carbine (K11), and Swiss Mannlicher variants, along with their respective calibers. The discussion aims to debunk myths surrounding these historical firearms.

The Type 66 Siamese Mauser, manufactured by Japan's Koishikawa Arsenal, shares the Mauser 98 mechanism but features unique Siamese markings and a Chakra emblem. Originally chambered in 8x50mm rimmed, it was updated to 8x52mm spitzer in 1923, requiring sight modifications. These rifles, used by the Thai military until the 1960s, are now often converted to .45-70 due to their rimmed bolt face. A distinctive feature is the buttstock trapdoor for a muzzle cover.