Videos tagged with ASFA Ankara

This review details the Turkish Model 1903/30 short rifle, a Mauser variant featuring a unique folding bayonet. It highlights Turkey's historical adoption of Mauser designs and the 1930s standardization to 8mm Mauser, involving conversions of older 7.65mm rifles. Key identification features, arsenal markings, and the bayonet's mechanism are discussed.

This review details the rare Turkish 'Enfauser,' a hybrid rifle combining Lee Enfield and Mauser components. Originally a 1911 Ishapore-made Short Lee Enfield Mark III, it was converted in the 1930s by Turkish arsenals to chamber 8x57 Mauser and adopt Mauser-style furniture and sights. The conversion involved significant mechanical changes, including receiver reinforcement and bolt head modifications, to accommodate the new cartridge and Mauser magazines. Its history is linked to British/Indian rifles captured during WWI, particularly from the Siege of Kut.