Videos tagged with Ludwig Loewe

This documentary delves into the history and technical specifications of the Argentine Mauser Model 1891. It details its development in response to regional arms races, its design evolution from earlier Mauser models, and its adoption by Argentina. The video also provides a close look at the rifle's mechanics, including bolt operation, magazine feeding, and the use of stripper clips, offering insights into its place in early smokeless powder rifle development.

This video provides an in-depth look at a unique, chrome-plated Argentine Model 1891 Mauser rifle. Expert Ian McCollum details its history, manufacturing by Ludwig Loewe in Berlin, and specific features like matching serial numbers and the Argentine crest. The discussion covers technical design updates, sight modifications for Spitzer ammunition, and the rifle's antique status in the US. McCollum theorizes the chrome plating was for parade or drill use and recommends Colin Webster's book for further research.

This entry details the ZAR Mauser rifles and carbines used by Boer forces during the Second Anglo-Boer War. It covers their historical context, technical specifications, unique identifying features like the flat-bottomed bolt face, and production markings transitioning from Ludwig Loewe to DWM. The guide also touches upon the carbine variant and the common practice of personalizing these privately owned firearms. Instruction is provided by Ian McCollum, a recognized expert in historical 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.