Videos tagged with Schnellfeuer

This video, featuring firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson from the Royal Armouries, delves into the history and functionality of the Mauser C96 Schnellfeuer. Ferguson clarifies that the Mauser C96, particularly its select-fire variants, can be considered a submachine gun due to its capability for automatic fire and use with a shoulder stock. The discussion highlights the evolution from early prototypes to production models, challenging common misconceptions about its development timeline and attributing key innovations to designers like Fidel Fiedler, Josef Nickl, and Westinger, while also noting the influence of companies like Astra.

This expert review from Brownells, featuring insights from Rock Island Auction Company, delves into the Mauser Model 712 Schnellfeuer. It highlights its development as a machine pistol variant of the C96 Broomhandle, its detachable magazine system, and its impressive 1000 rounds per minute rate of fire. The discussion emphasizes the practical challenges of controlling full-auto fire without a stock and touches upon its historical rarity and limited military adoption.

This guide details the proper handling and operational techniques for the Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer, a selective-fire variant of the iconic Broomhandle Mauser. Expert Ian McCollum demonstrates its use, emphasizing the necessity of the shoulder stock for control due to its high rate of fire (900-1000 RPM). The guide covers selector switch operation, grip, and crucial safety considerations, particularly regarding bolt travel.