Videos tagged with Mannlicher Magazine

This review of the Steyr M30S Prototype, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, delves into its unique design, believed to be for Hungarian military trials. The rifle showcases a repurposed WWI-era Austrian Model 98/17 bolt, featuring a distinctive shrouded firing pin assembly, a departure from standard Mauser designs. Its Mannlicher-style magazine and chambering for 8x56mm R further highlight its specific trial context, ultimately losing out to the Mannlicher 35M.

This video is a book review of Robert Wilsey's "The Italian Vetterli Rifle: Development, Variants, and History in Service." The review highlights the book's comprehensive coverage of the Vetterli rifle's evolution, from its single-shot origins to its 1870/87/15 modifications and eventual conversion for WWI service with the 6.5mm Carcano cartridge and Mannlicher magazines. It details various configurations, experimental work, and technical aspects like sights and safeties. The book also covers ammunition, bayonets, accessories, manufacturing factories, and the rifle's service in numerous global conflicts. The reviewer emphasizes that despite the common perception of these rifles being unsafe, the book provides a more respectful and detailed history.