Mauser Model 90 DA: Not a Mauser

Published on February 25, 2026
Duration: 1:17

This video from Forgotten Weapons, featuring Ian McCollum, delves into the Mauser Model 90 DA. McCollum, an expert in firearms history, clarifies that this pistol is not a true Mauser but rather a rebranded Hungarian FEG P9R. The discussion highlights Mauser's strategic decisions in the 1980s and 1990s to source firearms from other manufacturers like FEG and Renato Gamba due to a lack of their own viable product lines.

Quick Summary

The Mauser Model 90 DA is actually a rebranded Hungarian FEG P9R pistol. During the 1990s, Mauser faced product development challenges and strategically sourced firearms from companies like FEG and Renato Gamba, marketing them under the Mauser brand to fill their product line.

Chapters

  1. 00:02Mauser Model 90 DA Overview
  2. 00:13Mauser's Troubles in the 1990s
  3. 00:33Rebranding Handguns from Other Companies
  4. 00:52Mauser and FEG Collaboration

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Mauser Model 90 DA?

The Mauser Model 90 DA is not an original Mauser firearm. It is a rebranded Hungarian FEG P9R pistol that Mauser sold under its own name during the 1990s as part of a strategy to offer handguns when they lacked their own product development.

Why did Mauser rebrand the FEG P9R?

In the 1980s and 1990s, Mauser faced challenges with production plans and lacked popular new products. To fill this gap, they chose to buy handguns from other manufacturers, like FEG in Hungary, and rebrand them as Mauser products.

What other companies did Mauser rebrand firearms from?

Besides FEG of Hungary, Mauser also rebranded handguns from the Italian firm Renato Gamba. This strategy was employed during the 1990s when Mauser's own product line was not competitive.

What was Mauser's business situation in the 1990s?

During the 1990s, the Mauser company was described as 'adrift,' lacking a clear vision, production plan, and competitive products. They relied on older designs like the Luger and HSC, which were no longer popular, leading them to seek external firearm sources.

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