Videos tagged with Mauser 1871

The Mauser Model 1871, known as the 'Howth Mauser,' was a pivotal firearm in Irish history, with 900 units smuggled into Dublin in 1914 for the Irish Volunteers. These German-made, single-shot, bolt-action rifles chambered in 11mm Mauser were part of a larger gunrunning effort to arm Irish nationalists. A notable issue was the use of incompatible French Gras bayonets, requiring crude modifications.

The Mauser Model 1871 rifle played a crucial role in Irish history, notably during the 1914 Howth gunrunning operation where 900 were smuggled for the Irish Volunteers. These rifles, sourced from the same dealer as those for the Ulster Volunteer Force, later became prominent in the 1916 Easter Rising. The Mauser 1871 is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 11x60mmR.

The German Mauser 1871 is a single-shot bolt-action rifle chambered in 11mm rimmed black powder. Despite its heavy weight (over 10 lbs) and length (nearly 53 inches), it features a smooth action and a well-balanced design. However, its exposed barrel and forward-positioned sights can impact accuracy, and its black powder firing produces significant smoke, a disadvantage in combat.

This review of the German Mauser 1871 Carbine highlights its compact 39.3-inch length and 7.3-pound weight, making it a handy firearm. It operates as a single-shot rifle using 11mm black powder cartridges, featuring a smooth action, a stiff flag safety, and a heavy trigger break. Despite stout recoil, the carbine offers a glimpse into early bolt-action military rifle design, noting its rarity by WWI.

The German Mauser 1871, chambered in 11mm black powder, is a single-shot bolt-action rifle weighing over 10 pounds and measuring 53 inches. Despite its smooth action and flag safety, its exposed barrel is sensitive to weather, and the large caliber produces significant recoil and smoke. As Germany's first metallic cartridge rifle, it saw limited use in WWI.

This video from C&Rsenal's WWI Primer series delves into the history, function, and live-fire demonstration of the German Mauser 1871 rifle. Presented by Othais and Mae, the documentary is part of a centennial anniversary series dedicated to the firearms of World War I. The video also highlights additional reading materials on German military rifles and Mauser bolt actions, as well as collaborations with The Great War channel and support from Rock Island Auction and DrakeGmbH for photos and ammunition data, respectively.

This video details the rare Uruguayan Dovitiis Mauser, a unique conversion of the German Mauser 1871. Originally chambered in 11mm black powder, these rifles were modernized in France to fire the 6.5mm Daudeteau cartridge. The conversion resulted in a hybrid firearm with German receivers and French barrels, designed for a flat trajectory suitable for less-trained troops. Despite the technical effort, the project ultimately failed in Uruguay due to ammunition issues and the later adoption of the Mauser 1895.