Videos tagged with Mannlicher Pattern

This video from Forgotten Weapons examines a unique, handmade rifle from Ethiopia that exhibits a hybrid design, incorporating elements reminiscent of Vetterli, Mauser, Portuguese Vergueiro/Mannlicher, and possibly Chinese firearms. The rifle features a Vetterli-like receiver and action, but with a Mauser-style safety. Its caliber is indeterminate, estimated around .30 caliber, with a crudely made single-stack magazine and non-functional sights and bayonet lug. The construction is clearly artisanal, with many parts appearing handmade or heavily modified.

This video provides an in-depth look at the French Berthier 1907/15 rifle, chambered in the historic 8mm Lebel cartridge. The presenter, Eric from Iraqveteran8888, details the rifle's design, its historical significance as one of the first smokeless powder service rifles, and its operational characteristics. The review covers the unique charger loading system, the rifle's handling, sights, and the 8mm Lebel cartridge's ballistics, while also noting potential wear issues in older examples.