Videos tagged with Mauser Safety

This video explores the Winchester Model D, a bolt-action rifle from the WWI era that served as a precursor to the famed Model 70. It highlights the Model D's design elements, including its cock-on-close action, Mauser-style flag safety, and aperture sights, noting its similarities to military rifles of the period. The presentation emphasizes the historical significance of the Model D in Winchester's sporting rifle lineage.

This guide provides a rapid, step-by-step operational overview of the M48a Mauser bolt-action rifle, as demonstrated by Gunghis. It covers the critical safety mechanism, sighting system, stripper clip loading technique, and the process of firing and cycling the action for follow-up shots. The instruction emphasizes efficiency and accuracy in under 60 seconds.

This review of the Spanish Mauser 1895 Carbine highlights its compact size and handling characteristics. Key features discussed include its 7.4 lb weight, 37-inch overall length, and the 7mm Mauser caliber. The presenter notes the turn-down bolt handle, Mauser-style flag safety, and a two-stage trigger, along with its sights and manageable recoil.

This expert review delves into the Schultz & Larsen RPLT-42, a rare Danish rifle produced during the German occupation for the Coast Guard Police. The analysis covers its historical context, unique 8x58mm Rimmed caliber, and intricate bolt and magazine mechanisms, highlighting potential wartime manufacturing defects. Instruction from Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons provides deep historical and technical insights.