Videos tagged with Gewehr 71

This expert guide from C&Rsenal's Minute of Mae series provides a detailed look at the German Mauser 1871. It covers the rifle's physical dimensions, handling characteristics, and the unique aspects of its 11mm rimmed black powder cartridge. The assessment highlights the smooth action, effective safety, but also notes the exposed barrel's sensitivity and the significant recoil and smoke produced by black powder.

This video provides an in-depth historical and technical examination of the German Mauser 1871 infantry rifle. It covers the development by the Mauser brothers, its technical specifications, design evolution, and service life, including its limited use in World War I. The content details the rifle's features, such as its single-shot, black-powder operation, 11mm caliber, and the early bolt-action mechanism, contrasting it with later designs and contemporary rifles.

This entry details the Imperial Gewehr 71, the first rifle from the Mauser brothers, highlighting its historical context and technical features. It covers the bolt-action mechanism, the innovative wing safety, and the extensive markings found on the rifle, drawing on expert analysis from Ian McCollum. The information is presented for intermediate users interested in historical firearms and their mechanical evolution.

This video provides a recap of hammer prices from the Rock Island December 2015 Premiere auction, focusing on firearms previously featured by the creator. It's a post-auction analysis, detailing the final sale prices before the buyer's premium. The creator notes that the Gewehr 71 with an experimental magazine was withdrawn from the auction for unspecified reasons, likely related to pricing disagreements between the seller and Rock Island Auction. The video aims to inform viewers about the market value of specific collectible firearms.

This guide details the detachment of an experimental horseshoe magazine from a Gewehr 71 rifle, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. The process involves safely unloading the firearm and then manipulating the magazine's mounting plate. Once detached, the rifle reverts to its standard single-shot configuration. This procedure highlights the unique design of early repeating rifle magazine trials.