Videos tagged with svwMB

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 video explores a Mauser K98k rifle produced under French occupation during World War II, specifically the svwMB variant. The description highlights the rifle's history, linking it to the 'forgotten weapons' theme and mentioning its origins in French-occupied Germany. The video likely delves into the modifications and characteristics of these post-war production rifles, contrasting them with standard wartime German production.