Videos tagged with Boer Rifles

This video is a book review of Dave C. George's three-volume work, "Carvings From the Veldt." The books document nearly a thousand carved rifles from the Boer War, a unique practice among Boer civilian militia who often embellished their personal weaponry. The review highlights the variety of styles, the research into personal histories of the rifle owners, and recommends the set for collectors and historians interested in South Africa, the Boer War, and the British colonial period. Links to purchase the books directly from the author and the author's YouTube channel are provided.

This video is a book review of David Nielsen's "History of the Mauser Rifle in Chile." The reviewer highlights the book's academic rigor, detailing the procurement and testing of the Chilean Model 1895, 1912, and 1935 Mauser rifles and carbines. While acknowledging the book's detailed primary source research, the reviewer notes its dry academic style and suggests it would benefit from more photography. The content covers Chilean military history, rifle and ammunition trials, and negotiations between manufacturers. Related topics like Navy rifles, 7.62mm NATO conversions, and Boer rifle purchases are also briefly mentioned.