This guide details the disassembly and internal mechanism of the Madsen M1888 Forsøgsrekylgevær, as explained by Ian McCollum. It covers accessing the falling block bolt, the unique feed and ejection cycle, and the integral bayonet. The information is derived from an expert examination of a rare museum specimen, highlighting the rifle's experimental nature and historical significance as potentially the first semi-automatic rifle in military service.
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