This guide details how to identify French Occupation Mauser K98k rifles (svwMB) produced between 1945-1946. Expert Ian McCollum highlights key features like the 'svwMB' code, French star proofs, 'Kriegsmodell' simplifications, and specific French modifications such as the side sling bar and hexagonal stacking rod. Understanding these characteristics is crucial for collectors and historians examining post-war firearm production.
This guide details how to identify the rare 'System Mauser' C96, the first 200 pistols produced by Waffenfabrik Mauser. Expert Ian McCollum highlights key distinguishing features such as the stepped barrel, fine checkered walnut grips, hand-engraved markings, and internal single-lug locking block. These early models are significantly different from the later 'Cone Hammer' variants and are highly sought after by collectors due to their extreme rarity.
This entry details the Carabineros de Chile Model 1935 Mauser, a bolt-action rifle manufactured by Mauser in Germany. It highlights the rifle's unique side-mounted sling swivel, designed for horseback carry, and its specific Chilean markings. The information is presented by Ian McCollum, a renowned historical firearms expert.
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