Uruguay's Forgotten Mauser - The Dovitiis

This guide details the custom modifications made to a Mauser 1871 receiver by Karl Gebert, transforming it into a high-end sporting rifle. It highlights advanced features for the era, including a box magazine, magazine cut-off, double set triggers, and sophisticated sighting systems, showcasing exceptional 19th-century German gunsmithing.

This video from Forgotten Weapons details a highly modified Mauser 1871 Carbine originating from Ethiopia. Expert Ian McCollum highlights dangerous modifications, including a re-chambering for smokeless powder with an inadequate original locking system, a crudely cut .30 caliber bore, and a fabricated stock. The rifle is deemed unsafe to fire due to these unsafe alterations.

This video details the process of modifying a Mauser 1871 bolt handle to a 'butter knife' or 'bottleneck' profile, a quintessentially German trait. The process involves significant metal removal and shaping using files and grinding tools, aiming for a refined aesthetic while maintaining functionality. The presenter acknowledges the time commitment and potential for error in such modifications.

This guide details the specific technique for separating two MAS-36 rifles that have been inadvertently locked together by their bayonets. It outlines the historical context of this issue, the modification made to the bayonet to resolve it, and the step-by-step procedure for disengagement. The technique requires precise alignment and the use of a pointed tool to access the internal release mechanism, as demonstrated by firearms expert Ian McCollum.

This guide details the loading and firing procedure for the M134 Minigun, as explained by Ian McCollum. It covers manual indexing of the barrel cluster, feeding the ammunition belt, engaging controls, and firing. The guide also touches upon the weapon's spin-down inertia and the function of modern clutch systems. Expert instruction from a recognized firearms historian highlights the technical aspects of operating this powerful weapon system.

This guide details the operational features of the H&K G11 K2, a prototype assault rifle known for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt. It covers the selector settings, magazine capacity, integrated optics, and the internal action designed for recoil management during high-rate-of-fire bursts. Expert insights from Ian McCollum highlight the historical context and technical innovations of this advanced firearm.

This guide details the operation of the German L.Gr.W.36 50mm light mortar, as demonstrated by expert Ian McCollum. It covers assembly, leveling procedures, ammunition handling, and live fire execution, emphasizing the difficulty in visually tracking the projectile. The instruction highlights the importance of proper setup for accuracy.