Videos tagged with Ethiopian Oddities

This video examines a unique Mo43 Mauser rifle with unusual Ethiopian markings, suggesting a complex history of modification. While largely composed of factory parts, specific elements like the receiver crest and stock disc point to local craftsmanship or alterations. The rifle's origin remains a mystery, prompting a call for audience input on the distinctive crest.

This review details a modified French Mle 1878 Marine Kropatschek rifle, originally a black powder bolt-action with a tube magazine, manufactured by Steyr in 1879. The specific example was converted to single-shot in Ethiopia, featuring a disabled magazine system and a non-standard rear sight. Such modifications were likely due to damage and parts scarcity, with few of these Marine models identified.