Videos tagged with Mexican Military

This guide details the operation of the Mendoza Model 1934 LMG, a unique Mexican-designed light machine gun. It covers magazine removal, rear sight adjustment, fire selector operation, and gas system regulation. The video features Ian McCollum from Forgotten Weapons, offering a high level of authority and technical expertise on this rare firearm.

This video provides an in-depth look at a rare Mexican Luger, specifically the 1900 Pattern, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. The discussion covers its historical context within the modernization efforts of the Mexican military under Porfirio Diaz, its unique markings, serial number ranges, and reasons for its eventual non-adoption in favor of Colt pistols. The video also touches upon other firearms considered or adopted by Mexico during that period.

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.

This guide details the disassembly of the Obregon, a rare Mexican M1911 variant, highlighting its unique rotating barrel mechanism, captive recoil spring, and simplified controls. Expert instruction from Ian of Forgotten Weapons emphasizes the mechanical differences from a standard M1911.