Videos tagged with Spandau

This video explores the affordable and innovative firearm manufacturing landscape in Turkey, highlighting its position as a major supplier to the U.S. market. Guns & Ammo Editor-in-Chief interviews SDS Arms Engineer Gaines Davis, who spends significant time in Turkey overseeing production. Davis discusses how Turkish culture, craftsmanship, and values contribute to the creation of high-quality firearms and accessories that aim to exceed American gun enthusiasts' expectations. The video mentions several specific brands and implies a focus on mass-produced, cost-effective imported firearms.

The Gewehr 98, adopted in 1898, was the standard German WWI rifle and the basis for later Mauser designs. Key features include its robust bolt action, the distinctive Lange Visier rear sight (initially problematic with spitzer bullets), and a straight bolt handle. Original WWI models often had blued barrels with unfinished receivers and bolts, showcasing excellent durability and reliability in harsh conditions.

The Mauser Model 71/84 is an 11mm bolt-action service rifle, a repeater conversion of the 1871 model featuring an 8-round tubular magazine. It saw service as late as WWI, firing a 340-grain projectile. Despite its age and crude sights, it demonstrates good build quality, a smooth action, and surprisingly consistent accuracy.

This YouTube video from Forgotten Weapons features a detailed look at the Maxim LMG 08/15, the aerial variant of the German Maxim 08/15 infantry machine gun. The example shown was manufactured in Spandau in 1916. The video highlights that this specific aircraft Maxim is fully transferable and available for sale through Spotted Dog Firearms in Cave Creek, AZ, providing contact information for interested buyers.