Videos tagged with Portuguese Vergueiro

This video from Forgotten Weapons examines a unique, handmade rifle from Ethiopia that exhibits a hybrid design, incorporating elements reminiscent of Vetterli, Mauser, Portuguese Vergueiro/Mannlicher, and possibly Chinese firearms. The rifle features a Vetterli-like receiver and action, but with a Mauser-style safety. Its caliber is indeterminate, estimated around .30 caliber, with a crudely made single-stack magazine and non-functional sights and bayonet lug. The construction is clearly artisanal, with many parts appearing handmade or heavily modified.

This documentary delves into the history and technical aspects of the Portuguese Vergueiro rifle (Espingarda M/904). It highlights its unique hybrid design, combining features from Mannlicher and Mauser actions, and its chambering in the 6.5x58mm Vergueiro cartridge. The video covers its development, service history in Portuguese colonies and WWI, and post-war conversions to the M904/39 variant.