Videos tagged with M1895 Long Rifle

This video provides a detailed overview of the Dutch Mannlicher No.5 Carbine, a shortened version of the 1895 long rifle. It highlights its specifications, including weight and length, and discusses its unique features like the long upper handguard. The review also touches upon the smooth action, trigger quality, and sighting system.

This video details the history and variations of the Dutch M1895 rifle and carbine as used by the Royal Dutch East Indies Army (NIL). It covers the context of colonial conflicts like the Aceh War, the specific modifications made to the rifles for jungle warfare and indigenous troops, and the evolution of carbine designs for different branches like the cavalry and Marechaussee. The video highlights the challenges of adapting a European rifle design to a tropical environment and the extensive modifications undertaken.