Videos tagged with Tangent Leaf Sight

This review of the Mauser 1912 military rifle highlights its weight of 8.8 pounds and overall length of 49.2 inches. It features a smooth 90-degree bolt action, a flag safety, and a two-stage trigger. The rifle is chambered in 7mm Mauser and uses a five-round stripper clip. It was noted for its good balance and moderate recoil, with many finding service in Austria-Hungary during WWI.

This expert review of the Greek Mannlicher-Schönauer 1903 highlights its exceptional craftsmanship, described as a 'Rolls-Royce service rifle.' The instructor details its smooth action, 5-round rotary magazine, and the unique 6.5 Mannlicher-Schönauer caliber. Ergonomics are praised, particularly the Austrian semi-pistol grip, and the trigger offers a clean two-stage pull. Despite a minor issue with the ejector in the tested example, the overall recoil management and handling are deemed very controllable.

This guide details the loading, firing, and ejection technique for the Belgian Comblain Model 1882 rifle, as demonstrated by an expert firearm instructor. The video highlights the rifle's falling block action, its 11mm Comblain caliber, and specific handling requirements for reliable operation, particularly the inertia needed for casing ejection.

This video provides an expert-level review of the Serbian M1899 Mauser rifle, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. The analysis covers its historical context, procurement by Serbia, technical specifications, and notable design features and flaws. McCollum highlights the rifle's significance as Serbia's primary firearm entering World War I and compares it to earlier Mauser patterns.