History of WWI Primer 094: Serbian Mausers 1899 and 1908 Documentary

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Othais and Mae delve into the story of this WWI classic. Complete with history, function, and live fire demonstration.
C&Rsenal presents its WWI Primer series; covering the firearms of this historic conflict one at a time in honor of the centennial anniversary. Join us every other Tuesday!
Additional reading:
Serbian and Yugoslav Mauser Rifles
Branko Bogdanovic
Serbian Army Weapons of Victory 1914-1918 Vol.1
John P. Sheehan
Branislav V. Stankovic
The United Service Magazine
XXXIX April 1909 to September 1909
Mauser Bolt Rifles
Ludwig Olson
Josef Werndl und die Waffenfabrik in Steyr
Hans Stogmuller (sp)
Mauser Military Rifles of the World
Robert W. D. Ball
Mauser-Gewehre und Mauser-Patente
R.H. Korn
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Additional photos thanks to Rock Island Auction
Ammunition data thanks to DrakeGmbH
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[@maewinchester2030]

That RIA video dating commercial at the end, how am I just now seeing this? I'm literally 10 feet away from this asshat most of the day and he never showed me this. Betrayal.

[@TheSeanoops]

At first glance I read “IRA video dating;” whoopsie poopsie.

[@vlaricshard2]

@@TheSeanoops is that what they meant by lying in the dark with a provo company?

[@TheSeanoops]

vlaricshard2 Yeah, with a comrade on me left and a comrade on me right.

[@rofljohn23]

So that’s why it’s a clip of ammo, not a mag?! Mind blown

[@RockIslandAuctionCompany]

Don't be mad. I hear its calendar is still open for a candlelit Valentine's Day dinner.

[@Odin029]

There seems to be a magic portal to Othias' right that contains all the Mausers

[@jimvandemoter6961]

So many Mausers, so little time.....

[@anthonyhayes1267]

I must enter this portal

[@timblack6422]

Would that be a glory hole?

[@stepbruv8780]

what is the muzzle velocity of 1908 carbine?

[@patriot17764th]

indeed!!

[@miroslavnovakovic008]

Thanks for the excellent video!!! I am from Serbia and I have a picture of Grandfather's Grandfather from the army with this gun, he died in 1914 in the war.

[@VersusARCH]

Man, one gun I would REALLY like to see evaluated is Mauser-Koka-Đurić, the Serbian conversion of the 1880 Serbian Mauser (AKA the basic Mauser-Koka) to the 5 round repeating rifle that you mentioned. About half of the basic Mauser-Kokas were converted and given to the 2nd ban units (those performed in combat approximately as good as the 1st ban due to greater maturity and experience even if the equipment was somewhat inferior), the remaining single-shot Mauser Kokas were given to the 3rd ban along with old single shot Russian Berdans.

[@VersusARCH]

Kragujevac is correctly pronounced "Kra-gu-ye-vatz" EVERY letter c in Serbian is pronounced "ts". Next the letter ć which is often found at the end of the Serbian surnames is always pronounced as a soft "ch", best illustrated with the way "ci" is pronounced in the Italian greeting "ciao". The problem being that due to stupid Austro-Hungarian transliteration rules between Slavic latin and German (later expanded to include British) latin, which was inherited from the Croats with the latin script after the unification, every written letter ć gets changed to written letter c when transliterating, aparrently for no other reason than visual similarity between the letters which is phonetically wrong and outright confusing, but is still an official convention in south slavic countries.

[@Face2theScr33n]

Some people complain about others writing "life-story" length comments, but they're lazy illiterate bast@rds. Great explanation, thank you sir. Edit: that said, I think Othais keeps mispronouncing things as a comical schtick.

[@ESA221]

Been eagerly awaiting this episode ever since the Q&A with Ian. The want is so real.

[@maewinchester2030]

And we are trying to make it look and sound as dope as possible.

[@genericpersonx333]

I find it amusing that when a WW1 rifle is common, the ammunition is often rare as hens' teeth (looking at you, Type 38 Arisaka), but here, we have a cheap and common ammunition (7mm Mauser for the win) and loe and behold, the rifles are rare as pictures of Othais without facial hair. How Othais still has any hair after all the stress that comes with finding both guns and ammunition after all these years, I cannae say. Yeesh!

[@anthonyhayes1267]

Luckily, some other 7x57mm rifles are easier to acquire because god, it is an awesome round

[@mjisabelle18]

It's always good to end the night with Othias and Mae.

[@cheesenoodles8316]

Another Mauser.....Serbian and I am very pleased.

[@cannonfodder4376]

Stayed up and saw the RIA skit. Had a good chuckle. As always Othais, your hard work is most appreciated, I am glad as always to see my money go to good use.

[@MilsurpMikeChannel]

The RIA bit at the end needed Ian in the smoking jacket and pipe. Very good video guys, and I know I would just be happy to just find a Serbian 1910 at some point...

[@igneous061]

thank you for this video, its quite amazing to hear so much depth about this weapon....

[@imallearsru]

Once you start firing carbines you fall in love with them. I had both the Lee Enfield Jungle Carbine No. 5 MK 1 and the M1 carbine manufactured by the Inland division of General Motors. Fantastic guns. So when you both started singing the praises of the carbine you were singing to the choir.

[@tojge]

Thanks for this Othais, a long-awaited and truly great video, well-researched as always, really appreciate the effort! Greetings from Serbia! :)

[@vladimirralic4688]

Been waiting for this sooo long, THANK YOU!

[@dutchdiamondback]

The moment you make a small sigh out of dissappointment because it appears to be just another mauser video - hello. Here's maybe the best little carbine of the era ever. This is why I like this stuff so much.

[@nebojsanesic5326]

Where infantry used a bayonet, cavalry used a sabre..so..no bayonet lug. Glad you got it for the show..that rifle is a jealously kept family heirloom here in Serbia.

[@TwentythreePER]

The feeling of excitement and adoration I get when I see that 1908 carbine on screen is only matched by my disappointment and despair at the realization that I may never find one in person. What a gorgeous little carbine, I love it.

[@killerpeaches7]

those 1908 carbines have to be the most beautiful mausers I've ever seen!

[@jasonb7230]

Sounds like May needs a Spanish FR8

[@nenadpetrovic4210]

Great episode, and even better history background. Loved it.

[@MaxwellAerialPhotography]

Would you guys ever consider doing a Mauser family tree episode? there are so many fascinating models and sub models, yet good information on the internet is surprisingly hard to come by, it would be good to have a rather definitive resource from the likes of you guys.

[@donaldhill3823]

That 1908 carbine would be cool to own even as a replica.

[@HarryFlashmanVC]

The level of detail you bring to this is staggering, Othais. Where in God's earth do you find such rare guns????

[@davor48]

Thank you for a great episode guys, i really enjoyed it. :)

[@willblucat3335]

Sleep is for the uncommitted.

[@Strato50]

That 1908 Cav Carbine looks a LOT like the Swiss SIG / Mannlicher 1893 Cavalry Carbine... nice!

[@walmartbrandproductions5835]

I have a 1916 Spanish Mauser in 7x57 it is such a smooth rifle

[@Vulf_Faolan]

The best Mauser channel on KZbin.

[@rnrailproductions5049]

Nice to see some Serb stuff!

[@DireAvenger001]

R&N RailProductions Serbs!

[@tge6564]

Im commenting before i watch letting you know I acknowledge your videos and watch them

[@DireAvenger001]

Where’s muh Serb crew at?

[@nauticalwolf6649]

Wrt the carbine I agree. With just those few changes it would turn an already fantastic rifle into an outstanding one

[@Polaventris]

Oh man, the ending was one of the funniest thing I've seen in a long time!

[@DarkestVampire92]

All these Mausers are making me dizzy. We need Project Lightning, quickly.

[@DieselMcBadass1]

Getting a mauser swapped with a mosin is like having your steak replaced with a corn dog

[@anthonyhayes1267]

Indeed, yet the fanboys refuse to acknowledge the endless list of better features.

[@matthewdavenport3371]

that 1899 looks like the same exact one that Ian had for his video on the same model...

[@SearTrip]

That’s because it is the same one. I won it at the Rock Island he was showing it for.

[@bobflendorg1064]

Excellent show!

[@garypeck4612]

A singular war - so war was declared. If it were multiple wars then those many wars were declared.

[@richarddixon7276]

"and the bowl in the middle was Just right" Mae's groups speak volumes , so I guess that the carbine must once of been Mama bears gun ! , Thanks to all at C&R for 94 shows of Historic educational information and enlightenment .

[@mattparker9726]

Othias, due to the stronger action would this gun be considered "safer" to fire hotter rounds than an Ottoman rifle? (assuming all other variables to be equal)

[@itsnodawayitustabe5654]

Makes me proud of my 95 Chileno

[@Nicolidas]

I love your videos ! Very passionate ! Which camera do you use please ?

[@M.M.83-U]

You'r amazing guys!

[@davidbrennan660]

Love the Body Warmer Camo.

[@jonathanballmann7569]

The sad music with Mae's shooting seems perfect (audibly at least) for a massacre in a movie about the Armenian genocide of the time

[@stepbruv8780]

what is the muzzle velocity of 1908 carbine?

[@blairbuskirk5460]

It needs a dust cover like a type 38 Arisaka to be Mae's favorite pick.

[@patrickleary7662]

I wonder if the serbians got a few Madsens automatic rifles when they over ran the Austrians.The Serbs I heard took up the high hill sides that carpatian mountains particularity bulgaria or southern region of the carpathian.

[@wpww3343]

Hello from a small village in the Serbian carpathians.

[@SmokingMeatsbyAndrew]

3 more days till worlds collide. #projectlighting

[@todorvladorovic1409]

Guns are such pretty tools .....To bad they have such dreadful purpose ....... Greetings from Serbia,great video,amazing collection and keep up the good work guys !

[@TheBrewjo]

Fuel to rifle range: $27 rifle ammo: $45 beard grooming balm: $3.75 filming and audio recording: $250 per day Mae's smirk every time she empties a magazine, priceless! For everything else, there's master-card.

[@milicasavic681]

Huh......mauser is my favorite gun My granddad have one :) *yEs iM GiRl*

[@ayarzeev8237]

Unexpected Mauser, I like it

[@Chris-tw4jm]

Those full length stocks are hotness😍😍😍

[@phuri5636]

Type-46 Siamese Mauser review pls!

[@G-Mastah-Fash]

SERBIA STRONG!

[@MCG55555]

WOO WEEE!! Just in time!

[@AAChang1]

Did I miss it or is Mae's ring new to the last two episodes?

[@FailedRanger]

Hey, C&Rsenal when you get around to ww2 and after I have a Lee Enfield number 4 mark1/2. If you want pictures hit me up. best part i believe its all matching!

[@GiggleBlizzard]

What is the soing that plays during the 1908 carbine being shot?

[@aussiebloke609]

Is it just me, or does it appear the Archduke is being shot with a _revolver_ in this picture?

[@trekaddict]

Why do I get Italian-language ads for an investment website?

[@Danheron2]

The arms race before World War I made Paul Mauser a very rich man 😂

[@kylep3440]

That thing at the end we need more of that I almost died laughing

[@b.griffin317]

11:00 is othias saying COC allows for slimmer rifles than COO?

[@tiberiusvindex804]

Slav Mauser is best Mauser!

[@chrismc410]

Does a Yugo M48 count?

[@chrisgoshey7388]

@@chrismc410 Of course, as does a Czechoslovak VZ-24 or a Polish Radom!

[@chrismc410]

@@chrisgoshey7388 I didn't know Radom made Mausers. I knew they made pistols

[@chrisgoshey7388]

@@chrismc410 Yep, they were on of the factories that made the WZ. 29 Mauser, so really it is just a Polish Mauser as opposed to a Radom.

[@stjairni2246]

Thanks, now enter in M 96.

[@danieldykstra3079]

Anyone else imagine that Mae is trying to kill the guy singing?

[@ronalddunne3413]

Slava Srpska! Glory to Serbia, the Keeper Of The Gate! Well-made weapons, great warriors. Beset on all sides by enemies, always rising from the ashes.. If only these old rifles could tell us their story!

[@milosvojinovic5710]

About bayonet... Calvary have sabers. Everyone of them had Saber, so having bayonet would be useless

[@Candrsenal]

Most countries later issued bayonets to cavalry

[@jimvandemoter6961]

The Luger at the end, LOL.

[@jimalexander1896]

I have a 8mm Mauser..from Poland WW2...rare?

[@wlewisiii]

7x57. Best. Cartridge. Ever.

[@HunterFisherYT]

Idk about you but that looks like the German karabiner 88

[@rafe5556]

God is a Serb

[@genericgamer4246]

OwO what’s this

[@nikolajovanovic3940]

My country Serbia 😀❤️👍

[@larskunoandersen5750]

Damn it, Austria

[@RalphReagan]

Can't believe 3 disliked

[@Foche_T._Schitt]

All 3 are Austro Hungarians.

[@borkwoof696]

Dude, chill

[@johndeeter4030]

Dislikes from the antis because they are assault rifles...lol

[@LukeBunyip]

I think one could possibly be Bulgarian. Just saying.

[@mo45327]

@@LukeBunyip There is 7 now so Austro-Hungarian, Bulgarian, Turkish, German, Croatian, Albanian, Bosnian Muslim.

[@3rdgr2t11]

Very similar to the 1895 Chilean

[@b.griffin317]

2 days, 2 days, 2 days!...

[@XKCDism]

Yay

[@kylep3440]

Bro it's good if need a break take one I don't mind

[@hase99]

14:04

[@thomasmorgan9768]

I was going to sleep. That is postponed now.

[@chekovsgunman]

yey

[@ChonbaeSun]

Wauser(Wowser)

[@EDSKaR]

browningsbrowningsbrownings

[@chrish3720]

Calvery didn't need bayonets THEY HAD SWORDS !!

[@Samuel070793]

😎😎😎😎

[@nenadomini]

Dude...."Serbia gained independence..Ottoman governers..." Serbia had existed as a sovereign nation long before the ottoman occupation.

[@kukelekuu]

small audio gripe: the s-sounds are really harsh (almost whistling). this is more pronounced with Mae (i guess because Othais is a tad bit bassy-er). to the point of me having to pause the episode for a while (same thing in some previous episodes). I checked if this is only when playing at x2 speed, since i watch all youtube videos at 2x speed, but it is as annoying at normal speed. could possibly need to look into sibilance reduction. then again i might be an isolated case.

[@sleepypipit9631]

Srbiaaaa

[@the_major]

And today we finally see the white whale!

[@vladavasic952]

We win in I and II Balkan War and WW I with that rifle, all generation was shoot from that rifle I shoot from M98 all generation till the 1980 shoot from that rifle. I have precision 6 in target from 9 it s 66%, in my 16 year, best rifle ever ( we shoot 100 m ) and I don t see good, all generationa after WW2 shoot from M98, from 1960-80. In video rifle are not in best shape.Idea is Serbian first rifle call Mauser-Milovanovic-Koki m1878/80 and idea is from king Peter I who is been in France Legion from that rifle develop m98. That rifle was winer in WW I and WW 2, in Finland was incradible rifle and Finlander win with that rifle against USSR 1939-40, when ussr-germany start WW2, it s cal-7,92 mm. King PeterI Karajorjevic have participation in Paris komunity rebel in 1870 ( 40 day s ) in rebelion said, we have people s king, his son Aleksandar ruin Serbia and made Yugoslavia, that s the big mistake from Serbian, but big and powerful country made Yugoslavia against German .( sorry from my mistake grama and spell word ). In WW I Serbian lose 70% man but win ??? Serbian bigest win was in battle in Kolubara 1914 Serbia don t losse from Austro-Hngary but we loose frm German general Mekenzen.

[@Rupan-rx]

Field expedient plug bayonet? 😂

[@leighneil]

It’s 4pm here, and it’s my day off! I just wanted to say that I appreciate all the hard work that the whole team puts in to bring us this fantastic series.

[@prinzeugenvansovoyen732]

I think i made the best pawn shop find ever , seller described it as a probably modified Yugo M24 in 7mm Mauser, but i think i just got one of those Serbian mausers for just 500$

[@BHuang92]

Have you verified the marks and model of it? If so, how much it is worth? Have you got it inspected and appraised?

[@prinzeugenvansovoyen732]

@@BHuang92 1st it got a modern CIP pressure approval laser engraving and parts have different serialnumbers but the reciever stamps seem to be the same as the steyr produced and thereby legit, and no i wont sell it to anyone ,i will get it out of the stock, give the stock some nice woodoil and put it at a dry place and the metall parts submerged in a oilbath until i eventually use it with weaker reloads on special ocasion, this gun is gonna be my property for all of my life even if it might be worthless thx for the video

[@LuffyFanBoy99]

Nice

[@milosvojinovic5583]

Hm, M24 is made in 7,9m (8mm Mauser) which became stabdard caliber of Kingdom of Yugoslavia After WWI I doubt that somebody modified to, in that time, rare caliber. So probably you have pre WWI rifle

[@UniqueHumanThing]

I have one of the Serbian 1899C or the Serbian partisan rifle I got it for 250 and it’s in decent condition

[@Akasazh]

I have a question: In the firing parts of the video we get shown the grouping afterwards. That is nice, but it would be cool to know what Mae is aiming at. Is she going for center of mass (a) or the head (also a?). Would give a bit more context as for the performance of the particular gun. Cheers!

[@Candrsenal]

Always center unless otherwise noted in commentary

[@McNubbys]

...Would anyone else buy a C&Rsenal Othias patrol cap?

[@jimvandemoter6961]

Heck ya!

[@M.M.83-U]

One here please!

[@richardshortman5645]

I believe that is a Gottmann cap . expensive and he said no longer available in wool.

[@stjairni2246]

Already own two in wool-charcoal one hemp , hand made in the states. 10 years old, the Hat People , Out of Oregon.