Videos tagged with Turkish Mauser

This video provides a critical look at the current market for affordable military surplus rifles in 2026. Instructor Ted from Line 45 details specific models like the Mosin Nagant 91/30, Carcano M91, SKS Type 56, Yugoslav M48, Turkish Mausers, MAS-36, and Lee Enfield No. 4 Mk1, highlighting their pros, cons, and typical pricing. He emphasizes the importance of thorough pre-purchase inspections, focusing on bore condition, action smoothness, parts wear, and ammunition availability as key factors in avoiding costly mistakes.

This video features a comparison or showcase of several distinct firearms: a Turkish 1938 Mauser rifle, a Beretta A300 Patrol shotgun, a CMMG Dissent rifle, and a Lebel Mle 1892 rifle. The content likely delves into the characteristics, performance, or historical significance of each firearm, catering to enthusiasts interested in diverse firearm platforms, from vintage military rifles to modern sporting and defensive shotguns.

This video focuses on the 1891 Argentine Mauser rifle, detailing its historical origins and significance. The description highlights its development as a replacement for older rifles and its manufacture by prominent German arms companies. It also mentions the caliber used and its continued service with the Argentine Police well into the 1960s, providing context for this classic military firearm.

This video provides a comprehensive demonstration of several historical firearms, including the Ithaca M1911A1, Turkish Mauser, Enfield No.4 Mk.I, Marlin 1895, and a Flintlock Pistol. Expert instruction covers proper loading techniques for each firearm type, from stripper clips and internal magazines to period-accurate black powder loading. The demonstrations highlight the distinct actions and calibers of these classic firearms, emphasizing safe handling and accurate target engagement.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Turkish Mauser 1943 rifle, showcasing its historical markings and period-correct accessories like the bayonet and canvas ammo belt. It demonstrates the loading procedure with 8mm Mauser rounds on stripper clips and highlights the rifle's bolt-action mechanism and tangent rear sight. Live fire exercises confirm its accuracy on a steel silhouette, and a unique segment shows the bayonet's use on a watermelon, followed by slow-motion terminal effect footage.

This video from D'Boss Firearms showcases items available in their monthly online auction, which is nearing its soft close. The hosts highlight various firearms, including vintage rifles like a Turkish Mauser and Winchester Model 60A, shotguns such as Remington 870 variants, modern sporting rifles like an AR-10 and an S&W M&P15, and unique revolvers like a Colt Trooper Mark III and a Dan Wesson Model 15-2V. They also mention available ammunition and reloading equipment, providing details on the auction's closing time, soft close mechanics, and how to participate via their website.

This video provides an in-field review of a 1937 Turkish 8mm Mauser rifle. The presenter highlights its affordability as an entry point into surplus firearms, noting that both the rifles and ammunition are still readily available. The review emphasizes the rifle's solid construction, smooth operation, and enjoyable shooting experience, making it a recommended addition for collectors and shooters alike.

This video provides an expert evaluation of 1941 Turkish 8mm Mauser ammunition by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. The analysis highlights the ammunition's high velocity, corrosive Berdan primers, and flake powder, noting significant overpressure issues evidenced by primer cratering and damage to a Kar98k rifle stock. McCollum strongly advises against using this ammunition in semi-automatic or fully automatic firearms due to the risk of catastrophic failure and injury.

This video addresses a gunsmithing question regarding the compatibility of bolts between different Mauser rifle actions. It clarifies that while Turkish Mausers often adhere to German specifications, a standard Kar98k or G98 bolt, provided it headspaces correctly, should function in a Turkish 1918 Mauser action. It also notes that Yugo intermediate-length actions are not compatible with the standard Kar98k series.

This video reviews Paul Scarlata's book on the German Gewehr 88 'Commission' Rifle. The presenter highlights the book's comprehensive coverage of the rifle's history, production, and modifications, particularly the G8/05 upgrade for the 8x57mm Spitzer cartridge. The presenter also discusses specific features of his own G8/05, including its Turkish service history and modifications.

This video showcases the 1954 ATF M38 Turkish Mauser rifle chambered in 8x57mm. The presenter highlights its origin from WWI Gew 98 actions and notes it as one of the later Turkish Mauser variants. Shooting impressions with period-correct Spitzer ammunition are provided, demonstrating acceptable combat accuracy for its era.