This YouTube video, titled "Clips: Two major faults of the Gewehr 1888," offers a concise review of specific issues with the Gewehr 1888 rifle, also known as the "Commission Rifle." It serves as a brief highlight reel derived from more in-depth content available on the creator's channel, C&Rsenal. The description encourages viewers to support the channel through Patreon or SubscribeStar, or to purchase merchandise. Links to the full-length episode on the Gewehr 1888 and contact information are also provided, indicating a focus on historical firearms and detailed analysis.
The German Gewehr 1888, or Commission Rifle, is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 8mm Mauser, featuring a 5-round en-bloc clip system based on the Mannlicher design. It weighs 8.5 lbs with an overall length of 49 inches, and its jacketed barrel and weight help manage recoil. The rifle utilizes a Mauser flag safety and V-notch ladder sights, with a trigger pull described as long and light with a sudden break. Its development was a rapid response to French advancements in smokeless powder technology.
This episode of American Rifleman TV explores historical and modern firearms, continuing their 'Top 10 Machine Guns of All Time' list. They feature the Colt M1895 'Potato Digger' and the Lewis machine gun. The 'Rifleman Review' segment examines the McMillan Z-1 rifle stock paired with a Rock River Arms barreled receiver. Finally, 'I Have This Old Gun' delves into the German Gewehr 1888 Commission Rifle. The video also provides information on how to watch full episodes and tune into new broadcasts.
The Gewehr 1888/05 was a crucial conversion of the German Commission Rifle to accommodate the Spitzer cartridge, featuring a new stripper clip bridge and modified feeding system. Despite its importance for Landwehr troops in WWI, the conversion faced technical issues like sticky extraction and potential barrel over-pressure due to inadequate rifling checks. Variants like the 88/14 suffered from poor quality control, impacting reliability.
The Gewehr 1888, or "Commission Rifle," was Germany's rapid response to smokeless powder rifles like the French Lebel. It features a unique Mieg barrel jacket and a modified Mannlicher magazine, chambered in the new 7.92x57mm cartridge. Early production faced significant issues with bursting barrels due to steel quality and ammunition pressure problems, leading to marked improvements like 'nm' and 'Z' designations.
This video is a book review of Paul Scarlata's work on the German Gewehr 88 "Commission" Rifle. The reviewer, who admits to not being an expert on older German bolt actions, found the book to be highly informative, helping them identify various stamps and understand the rifle's development and manufacturing history. The review encourages viewers interested in the Gewehr 88 to purchase the book for their own education, providing an Amazon link. The specific rifle discussed has a 1890 dated Loewe receiver and a Turkish rear sight.
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