Videos tagged with Manuel Mondragon

This video provides an in-depth review of the Sashimon Model 1904 75mm field gun, originally designed by Manuel Mondragon. Ian McCollum details its historical context, including its adoption by Mexico and its later use by French tanks in WWI. The review covers the gun's technical specifications, screw breech mechanism, recoil system, ammunition types, and operational features like the fuse setting machine. It also touches upon its post-WWII service in Israel's War of Independence, highlighting its rarity and historical significance.

This guide details the disassembly and gas system adjustment for the Mondragon Model 1908 rifle, drawing on expert insights from Forgotten Weapons. It covers the transition from earlier models, the unique features of Mexican and German variants, and the gas system's manual override capability. The information is presented with a focus on historical accuracy and mechanical understanding, suitable for advanced enthusiasts.

This expert-level entry details the rare Mondragon 1893/1894 bolt-action, straight-pull rifles, manufactured by SIG in Switzerland. It covers the unique 'marching fire' feature, design distinctions between the Model 2A and 2B variants, and their limited production history. The information is presented with the authority of Ian McCollum from Forgotten Weapons, highlighting intricate mechanical details and historical context.

This guide details the disassembly and operation of the Mondragon 1894 straight-pull bolt action rifle, as presented by Ian McCollum. It covers bolt removal, the unique fire selector, and the en-bloc clip feeding system. The expert-level instruction highlights the rifle's prototype features and historical context.

This expert review of the M1908 Mondragon rifle, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, details its historical significance as potentially the first mass-produced semi-automatic combat rifle adopted by a military. The analysis covers its design by Manuel Mondragon, Swiss manufacture by SIG, and its service with the Mexican and German militaries. The video provides a deep dive into its complex gas-operated rotating bolt action, gas cutoff feature, and fixed magazine system, highlighting its advanced engineering for its time.