Mondragon 1894 Straight-Pull Bolt Action Rifle

Published on April 4, 2015
Duration: 12:26

This guide details the disassembly and operation of the Mondragon 1894 straight-pull bolt action rifle, as presented by Ian McCollum. It covers bolt removal, the unique fire selector, and the en-bloc clip feeding system. The expert-level instruction highlights the rifle's prototype features and historical context.

Quick Summary

The Mondragon 1894 is a straight-pull bolt action rifle featuring a unique dual-lug system and a three-position fire selector ('Safe', 'Fire', 'Automatic/Slam-fire'). It utilizes a 6-round en-bloc clip, predating the M1 Garand's similar system, and was manufactured by SIG in Switzerland.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Mondragon 1894
  2. 01:36External Features and Construction
  3. 03:05Bolt Mechanism and Locking
  4. 05:05Bolt Disassembly
  5. 06:44Fire Selector Modes
  6. 09:39Magazine and En-Bloc Clip

Frequently Asked Questions

What is unique about the Mondragon 1894's bolt action?

The Mondragon 1894 features a straight-pull bolt action, meaning the bolt cycles directly forward and backward without rotation. It also incorporates two sets of five locking lugs, one at the front and one at the rear, for a very strong lockup.

How does the Mondragon 1894's fire selector work?

The rifle has a three-position fire selector: 'A' for Safe, 'L' for standard firing, and 'R' for 'Automatic' mode. In 'R' mode, the trigger is held, allowing the rifle to fire immediately upon bolt closure, similar to slam-firing.

What type of magazine system does the Mondragon 1894 use?

The Mondragon 1894 uses a 6-round en-bloc clip system. The clip is inserted from the top, and once the last round is chambered, the empty clip falls out through an opening at the bottom of the magazine well.

Who designed and manufactured the Mondragon 1894 rifle?

The Mondragon 1894 rifle was designed by Manuel Mondragon, a Mexican arms designer, and manufactured by SIG (Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft) in Neuhausen, Switzerland.

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