Videos tagged with Ethiopian Modification

This video from Forgotten Weapons details a highly modified Mauser 1871 Carbine originating from Ethiopia. Expert Ian McCollum highlights dangerous modifications, including a re-chambering for smokeless powder with an inadequate original locking system, a crudely cut .30 caliber bore, and a fabricated stock. The rifle is deemed unsafe to fire due to these unsafe alterations.

This guide provides an expert overview of the Ethiopian Modified Gewehr 88 Carbine, as presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It details the unique modifications, including a carbine-length barrel with a rifle-style nose cap, a bent bolt handle, and Ethiopian markings. The entry highlights the rifle's origin from the Danzig Arsenal in 1894 and its subsequent modifications, likely in Ethiopia, noting the missing rear sight and unit markings from potential German service.