Videos tagged with Gewehr

This video, "Enjoying Black Powder Episode 4: The Mauser Gewehr 1871," focuses on the historical Mauser Gewehr 1871 rifle. The description highlights the availability of a full version with hand-loading information on a separate platform, indicating a deeper dive into the technical aspects of the firearm and its ammunition. The video likely explores the rifle's operation, history, and potentially its performance, aligning with the "forgotten weapons" theme.

This video showcases a sporterized 1871/84 Mauser Gewehr, highlighting its historical significance despite a cracked stock. The rifle is chambered in a large 11mm caliber and was acquired for $200, demonstrating its value as a collectible antique firearm.

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.