Videos tagged with ASFA Ankara

This guide details the operation of the unique folding bayonet found on the Turkish Model 1903/30 Short Rifle. It covers the steps for deploying and retracting the bayonet, emphasizing the importance of the spring-loaded latch mechanism. A critical safety warning is included to ensure the firearm is unloaded before any manipulation of the bayonet.

This entry details the Turkish 'Enfauser,' a unique Mauser-Enfield hybrid rifle. Originally a 1911 Short Lee Enfield Mark III from Ishapore, India, these rifles were captured by the Ottoman Empire during WWI and later modified by the ASFA arsenal in Ankara, Turkey, during the 1930s. The conversion involved re-chambering to 8x57 Mauser, adapting Mauser-style sights, furniture, and a 5-round flush magazine, while retaining the Enfield bolt action. Ian McCollum, a recognized expert in historical firearms, provides a deep dive into its mechanical conversions, historical context tied to events like the Siege of Kut, and its rarity, with only a few hundred estimated in the US.