Videos tagged with Ludwig Loewe

This review of the Argentine Model 1891 Mauser, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, details its history, manufacturing by Ludwig Loewe in Berlin, and specific design features. The rifle, legally classified as an antique in the US, exhibits unique chrome-plated parts potentially for parade use and sight modifications for Spitzer ammunition. The video emphasizes inspecting serial numbers, crests, and import marks for authenticity and historical context.

This video delves into the ZAR Mauser rifles used by Dutch-origin Boer settlers during the Second Anglo-Boer War. It highlights the historical context, the Boer commando system, and the evolution towards Mauser rifles after trials with other models. Key technical features, including a unique flat-bottomed bolt face and cock-on-close action, are detailed, alongside personalization markings and the distinct carbine variant. The rarity of surviving examples due to post-war British destruction is also emphasized.

This review details a rare Gewehr 71 rifle equipped with an experimental horseshoe-shaped magazine from the early 1880s. The Gewehr 71 was the first Mauser adopted by the German military, and this variant showcases early attempts at magazine feeding following the Russo-Turkish War. The unique external magazine design, developed by Ludwig Loewe, allowed for approximately 8 rounds and featured a cutoff for single-shot use.