Videos tagged with Mauser Carbine

This documentary delves into the history and mechanics of Spanish Mauser carbines, specifically the Modelo 1895 and the Mosqueton Modelo 1916. It details their development, adoption, and service history, including their use in various conflicts. The video provides close-up inspections of their features, such as sights, sling swivels, and magazine mechanisms, and includes live-fire demonstrations highlighting their handling and performance with the 7x57mm Mauser cartridge.

This entry details the scarce Papuan Volunteer Corps (PVK) Mauser Carbine, a modified FN Mauser originally intended for Dutch colonial forces in Papua New Guinea. Expert Ian McCollum explains its historical context, selection over more modern rifles, and technical modifications including caliber conversion to 7.62 NATO and the addition of an AR-10 pattern bayonet lug. The rarity of these 2,700 converted carbines is emphasized, with few known examples surviving.