Videos tagged with Belgian Mauser

This video focuses on the 1891 Argentine Mauser rifle, detailing its historical origins and significance. The description highlights its development as a replacement for older rifles and its manufacture by prominent German arms companies. It also mentions the caliber used and its continued service with the Argentine Police well into the 1960s, providing context for this classic military firearm.

This expert-level entry details the Belgian Mauser 1889, the first modern Mauser rifle transitioning to smokeless powder. The video highlights its 9.3 lbs weight, 50-inch length, and 5-round capacity loaded via stripper clips. The cock-on-close action is noted for its smoothness, and the rifle features a barrel jacket similar to the Gewehr 88, tall ladder sights, and a simple flag safety. Despite its age, it served through both World Wars.

This guide details the identification and basic disassembly of the Hopkins & Allen Model 1889 Mauser, a rare variant produced under contract for Belgium during WWI. It highlights key markings and production differences that distinguish it from standard Belgian models, emphasizing its historical significance and the rarity of unmodified examples.

This video provides a detailed history and technical examination of the Belgian Mauser 1889 rifle, the first modern smokeless powder Mauser. It covers its development in response to new smokeless powder technology, the Belgian arms industry's context, the rifle's design features including its unique barrel jacket and magazine system, and its service life through WWI and beyond. The presenter highlights the rifle's strengths as a well-made, reliable firearm while also noting some ergonomic shortcomings and the complexities of its bolt disassembly.