The Dominican Republic Gets Mausers, 50 Years Too Late

Published on June 20, 2018
Duration: 5:36

This video details the unique history of Dominican Republic Mausers, which were surplus Brazilian Model 1908 and 1914 rifles purchased in the 1950s. Under General Trujillo, the DR established its own arms industry to refurbish these rifles, applying a durable finish and new markings. Originally chambered in 7mm Mauser, some were later re-barreled to .30-06.

Quick Summary

Dominican Republic Mausers are refurbished Brazilian surplus rifles from the 1950s, featuring new markings like 'ARMER A.F.A REP.DOM.' and a durable finish. Originally in 7mm Mauser, some were re-barreled to .30-06.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Dominican Mauser Origin
  2. 01:12Dominican Arms Industry & Refurbishment
  3. 01:44Refurbishment Characteristics & Markings
  4. 02:50Hardware and Stock Features
  5. 04:25Caliber and Surplus History

Frequently Asked Questions

Where did the Dominican Republic get its Mauser rifles?

The Dominican Republic acquired its Mauser rifles by purchasing surplus Model 1908 and 1914 rifles from Brazil in the early 1950s, rather than buying directly from manufacturers.

What modifications were made during the Dominican refurbishment process?

Refurbishment involved bluing the receivers, scrubbing original Brazilian markings, and adding new stamps like 'ARMER A.F.A REP.DOM.' along with the year. A durable finish was applied for climate protection.

What calibers were Dominican Republic Mausers chambered in?

These rifles were originally chambered in 7mm Mauser (7x57mm). Some examples were later re-barreled to .30-06 Springfield.

Why are Dominican Mausers often in good condition?

The Dominican Republic saw little conflict during the period these rifles were in service, allowing many to remain in excellent condition until they were eventually sold as surplus.

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