Danish Madsen M47 - The last military bolt action rifle

[@kurtreichert9607]

I’ve got one that my dad picked up out of the back of an American Rifleman years ago. Those were some great ads. I used that gun for decades, hunting deer in Eastern PA and New York State. Ironically, Remington 180 grain Jacketed RN was my load of choice. A great round for 100 yard shots in brush. You don’t see much info about this gun, which is a shame. Shooting that gun as a teenager was no problem at all, since the recoil was reduced so much. It really was no worse than a .30-30, in my opinion. Still have it, and though I don’t hunt anymore, I still enjoy shooting this old gun. Thanks for some great info Mac!

[@the8jrfan]

“I have no strippers.” - MAC 2017

[@baneofbanes]

the8jrfan I’d vote for him.

[@731trident]

the8jrfan "I left the strippers at home" was good, too.

[@farwalker3672]

trident 731 That was my favorite line in the video.:)

[@PR0J3CTS_PROJECTS]

the8jrfan he said he left stripper at home, so he did have strippers, and stripper clips

[@timb9606]

Well, if you paid them better.......

[@Mrgunsngear]

That's a beautiful rifle right there.

[@Militaryarmschannel]

Get over here when it warms up and we'll pull some odd-balls out of the safe to film.

[@Patriotusa44]

Wished I had a collection like you two have. I'd definitely would put some rifles to good use. 😊

[@mattwalters6834]

Indeeeed

[@411.48R]

So after WW2, which showed the obsolescence of bolt action general service rifles, and let millions of them left laying around, somebody decides to develop a new one? Best business idea ever....

[@robertadam7182]

411.48 R stonks

[@theangrycheeto]

For countries who couldn't afford the fancy semi autos. It's not a terrible business idea. The AR-18 was designed on the same principle though that also wasn't a commercial success.

[@leeham6230]

@@theangrycheeto Why not just buy the millions of leftover bolt actions? Do you understand how many cheap Mosins, Lee-Enfields, and Mausers were lying around?

[@ethanor]

@kingofcrunk4237 Well, most European countries did use weapons supplied by the Allies. Denmark mainly used surplus 1903 and older Enfield models till we adopted the M1 in 1948. My guess is that Madsen really wanted to get back into the flow after 4 years of occupation, so they didn't really get a feel for what was aimed for on a world level.

[@TheGrenadier97]

Bolt actions were still a thing everywhere except in the US, and continued to be until late 1950s, at least in second-rank nations. The problem was really a deluge of surplus rifles everywhere. Still i believe Madsen should've put that in the civilian markets.

[@ben41281]

The Madsen M47, was a very well made rifle. But, it was a day late and a dollar short, as they say. By the time it was put into production, the countries that were really looking to upgrade their equipment, were going to self loading rifles, and those that were more strapped for cash were simply buying surplus weapons from those that were upgrading. Had it been put into production even just a few years earlier, it would have been a greater success. Cool video. Keep em coming.

[@ozdavemcgee2079]

I can see the logic of making it... hypothetically perhaps for eg Kenya may want to throw off all colonial reminders and not use a Lee Enfield for example. Lets face it at the end of WWII whod have thought mass production of semi autos could be achieved so rapidly or that Russia, would basically dump and flood markets with WWII surplus, afterall, previously they were a fairly isolationist country. 1947, the cold war had started. However, isnt there always some diplomatic frostiness after a war, like how long did it take America to talk to Vietnam on equal terms is a great example of that. Even better examples would be Europe post WWI a bit of we dont like you into the 20s, then its trade as normal, within confines of the depression. Had there been no cold war and everyone just greased their WWII weapons up ( like happened at end of WW1) this rifle could have found a bit of a niche market. No cold war, theres no way every man and his dog would have been making semis and automatics en masse.

[@brandon4383.]

im 16 years old and just got my first pistol for Christmas! its an Argentine FM High-Power. I can't wait to shoot it!

[@DominusEstOK]

“I left the strippers back at the house” - MAC 2017

[@michaelthepsycho]

Pimpin' ain't easy!

[@timb9606]

They're just a distraction anyway.

[@tincup850]

“I left the strippers in the house” Don’t let anyone tell you how to live your life -MAC 2017

[@klippiesss]

Dom's Vibranium Bicep bwahahahaaaha

[@p03saucez]

Merry Christmas Tim! The Lee Enfield fanboy in me wanted to remind you that the last military bolt action was the Ishapore 2A1.

[@MAC702firearms]

Correct, but the last BA rifle to be DESIGNED for a military was the Madsen M47.

[@shojus]

The sound of FREEDOM! Never heard anything that sounds better... Thanks for ALL that you do MAC! We love you bro, keep up the fight!

[@larskunoandersen282]

Hi Mac merry Chrismas from Denmark. The nation of VHO Madsen the inventor.

[@retiredafce3373]

lars kuno Andersen Merry Christmas!

[@Militaryarmschannel]

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

[@reedpond6867]

The M47 was a fun gun in 30-06; but more fun in 6.5 x 55...

[@estebanvasquez2307]

Eyyyy greetings from Colombia, quite awesome seeing such great rifle :D

[@Maffo92]

the D is silent, we dont say maDsen.. more like massen. Great video MAC.

[@Militaryarmschannel]

Thank you. I'm you're typical American, I butcher other languages. 😂

[@samuelleal6149]

Hey Tim thanks for showing this rifle, i didn't know my country was behind this Greetings from Colombia

[@brocklevasseur2501]

Hear that? Thats the sound of FREEDOM!! Did you america today? Get em Mac love the message!🇺🇸🇺🇸💯✔✌

[@AugsterA]

DAMNIT, I LUV THAT SOUND AND THE M47, AND MANY OTHER FIREARMS THAT YOU REVIEW!

[@shawnbane585]

I love the reviews on the oddities.

[@kurtjensen7264]

Thank you I found it very interesting since I am from Denmark.

[@GorillasGuns]

I like the old bolt and lever action guns, nice and simple and accurate. Merry Christmas MAC

[@tylercorbin9388]

Originally watched a video of the torture test on the M&P 2.0 Compact and I've been watching your stuff straight for three days now! haha love your stuff brother!

[@ColdWarWarriors]

Intersesting rifle, already obsolete when it was concieved. Thanks for the review.

[@Zombiehunter2086]

I snagged one of these last year for $350, it was at a mom and pop gun shop from an estate sale they didn't know what it was. They tagged it as a Colombian Mauser. I bought it in heartbeat lol....and Mac Swedish 6.5x55 stripper clips work just fine on this rifle.

[@Militaryarmschannel]

I won't shoot it much more. It was unfired when I got it. I don't want to put any more wear on it than I have to. :)

[@jimmyjohn7123]

Merry Christmas MAC, love your videos. I just bought myself an M1A for Christmas. Because of your videos I've bought a 54R VEPR, Lee Enfield, and SKS. I'm 16 years old and my parents already hate my growing arsenal, thanks!

[@Militaryarmschannel]

Yes! You’re further ahead of the game than I was when I was 16. Good on you! I can only imagine what your collection will look like in 30 years. Keep growing that collection and remember, never sell a gun no matter how badly you want another one. You’ll always regret it.

[@scottminshall6420]

Boy do I know that feeling! Still trying to find anther K31 that is not made out of gold!

[@threexfromwsg]

You're off to a great start.

[@That_NJ_guy]

Scott Minshall k-31s and other Swiss rifles are going up in price. You'll regret waiting. I brought one this year and all the Swiss collectors told me that 5-10 years ago they were dirt cheap. They are surplus guns and won't be made again so that why I go one now, I kind of want another but don't have funds to do so. My main problem right now is getting ammo gp-11 for my k-31.

[@scottminshall6420]

I have come across the GP-11 ammo more often than one would think, I live out in Reno, NV and see the ammo at gun shows, so I know its out there but it is drying up slowly

[@josephsclafani8557]

Nice video. I have an M47 , havent used it in decades. It shoots fine too. thanks.

[@jessekillsu6083]

Merry mac-mas everyone 🎄💥🔫

[@cptmiche]

Hey MAC, I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate how honest and straight forward you guys are in your videos. Merry Christmas and have a happy New Year.

[@cptmiche]

Is there a way that I can support you guys without using Patreon?

[@user-dv8ge8hf1o]

That is a gorgeous rifle! A fine addition to your collection. Semper Fi Brother.

[@werunguns]

Great video! I didn’t know anything about this rifle before your review. Very educational

[@megel454]

No snow, warmer than now temperatures, I really wish I could go back in time to when you filmed this.

[@Perry2186]

what looks likes a Failed Military Rifle looks like it be a great hunting rifle should of had better marketing

[@shockwave6213]

Well, the issue there was that just about every country in the late 40s and early 50s were looking for a new semi automatic rifle or just bought huge numbers of captured surplus Mausers, Carcanos or Arisakas, because they were fantastic, proven guns for cheap. Most hunters did the same thing. A new hunting gun was expensive. A used military gun of arguably better quality was cheap, and could have been sporterized in any number of ways. Now I collect sporterized guns to restore. Sporterized military surplus guns make me sad to look at. But my personal crusade to restore sporters that can be 100% restored to military configuration is my favorite hobby, so there's that. So far, I've saved an Eddystone P14, Brazilian 08/34 .30 30-06 Mauser and a No.1 Mk III* Lee-Enfield with all original parts. And its a bonus to save damn near $300-$400 when restoring vs buying a complete rifle. And when I'm done, I sell the sporter stocks. My only set criteria is that the guns' metal parts have to be uncut and not touched by a drill. Having good bore condition is a factor, but I would consider buying and rebarreling a rifle, depending on its rarity.

[@olecanole8596]

Action seems very smooth for almost new condition.

[@binko969]

Such a cool piece. They’re unbelievably light

[@davidv.3135]

You're a good man Tim! Thanks for all you do for us!

[@casey197930]

You've made a very entertaining and informative video of a rifle I could give two shits about, that's not easy to do. Thanks for all you do.

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Awesome little 30-06 rifle, I kind of like the way it looks and that the M47s sights are adjustable for windage. 1 con that i have is that it looks like you have to watch out when you pull the bolt back, you mit get poked in the nose. Also you have to keep lifting your head off the stock when you pull the bolt back everytime.Merry Christmas to you and your family at MAC.

[@domino52o26]

WOOO! Christmas episode of MAC! Merry Christmas to you and yours Tim!

[@MRNOBODY023]

love mine madsen, it was handed down to me from my father, he got it from his brother been in the family for many yrs, very accurate gun, I have the matching bayonet also

[@dannybaker4641]

I wouldn't want you shooting at me. Good video and Merry Christmas.

[@ckim6400]

At one time I had a Madsen 50 9 MM sub-machine gun. It was one cheaply made sub-machine gun but worked like charm and was fun to shoot! Very controllable.

[@stanleystrycharz2572]

This is a nice rifle. I use one in club shoots and the sights are a big plus. Accuracy is good too plus 30-06 is common ammunition. It's my go to for the shoots when I am low on 7.5 Swiss for the K-31. Great video.

[@scottminshall6420]

Tim Merry Christmas to you your family and coworkers! Thanks for the video I just bought one of these from one of the local guns shops last week, mine is not as pristine as yours but it is in really nice shape. The bore is like a mirror on the thing I haven't had a chance to put some rounds down range yet but I'm looking forward to it. From the information I have been able to find is that only five to six thousand were made and yes Columbia is the only military to purchase the rifle. It was said that they were bought for their Navy but never issued. Now there are some rumors in certain circles that say the rifle was used for some ceremonial/parade use but I have not been able to determine that. Keep up the great work and keep fighting the fight! Have a SAFE and Happy New Year!

[@ratagris21]

Great video and thanks for posting and sharing. the front end of the M47 reminds me of the M28 look - like what Simo Hayha's rifle part of the barrel has no upper hand guard.

[@fumasterchu12]

That is a nice looking rifle, the wood looks great. I don't shoot a lot of bolt action rifles since I shoot lefty, but they are fun for a change of pace.

[@brandonsimons543]

Very cool gun! Merry Christmas Mac!

[@meanman6992]

I had no idea this rifle ever existed, so thanks for posting the video. Sort of reminds me of a 91/30 Mosin.

[@ethanor]

Me neither, and I'm FROM Denmark

[@sgtmajtrapp3391]

I always found this interesting Carcano look different safety, rear locking lugs like the British Lee Enfield, recoil pad, muzzle break and interesting rear sight. Caliber .30-06. Almost got one of these back in the 60s, didnt as it was more expensive than the surplus guns of that era. Thanks for showing this weapon.

[@edgraves7098]

Happy Holidays. Season's Greetings and all that other happy PC BS. Keep the videos coming

[@Militaryarmschannel]

Thank you Ed, and same to you!

[@HarryTheEustreptospondylus]

That's one of the coolest guns ive ever scene! The Winchester model 70 is still my favourite though.

[@stacybrown3714]

Thanks for another good video. Merry Christmas Tim!

[@chief_pop_pop838]

I own one of these. It was my grandfather's. It's never been fired. The bolt just slides out without squeezing the trigger. I cannot figure out why. It doesn't look like anything is missing. It looks just like MAC's minus the scars in the wood. Thanks for the video. Really cool to hear it fire.

[@jacobgebman4666]

Tim, the sound of freedom hurts the ears of the tyrannical! Keep freedom ringing! Merry Christmas to you, your family, and your crew!

[@_WillemEdwarddeGraal]

What a beautiful gun...

[@on2wheels378]

Great upload. Nice looking rifle. Merry Christmas.

[@rifles_up2263]

Thanks,love the channel man,keep up the great videos!

[@kenhelmers2603]

Very nice example! Thanks for sharing with us :) I'll take one

[@StreuB1]

Merry Christmas Tim to you and the family and friends at home and at Copper!

[@chouyi007]

What about the Yugoslavian Mausers like the M48 and M48A, or Ishapore 2A and 2A1? The latter of those were designed and started production in the '60s.

[@Militaryarmschannel]

You answered your own question, the M48 is a Mauser. There's nothing new about it. This is the last NEW bolt action design for military sales. New as in totally new design and not a rechambered existing design.

[@chouyi007]

Ah, so! Very good point; you meant the latest-invented ACTION type, whereas I was thinking distinct model released, and you are right, both the Ishapore Enfields and Zastava Mausers were later productions of very old actions.

[@j_thom]

Very satisfying 30-06 thump when it's shot.

[@jaketate7257]

Heh, Jason said the knob felt polished.......I'll excuse myself. Merry Christmas MAC!

[@retiredafce3373]

Merry Christmas everyone! It looks like a good dear rifle!

[@cercaz]

Wasn't the Ishapore 2a1 the last bolt action issued and (re)designed for front line troops?

[@alexriggs6320]

Merry Christmas Mac Fam.

[@piotrwojtasik84]

Merry Chrismas from Poland

[@MybackHurtz1]

Merry Christmas MAC !!!!

[@GoddessofGrunge]

Cool little bolt action, looks fun to shoot. That break looks like it helps, it doesn't hardly look like much recoil or muzzle rise to It. Love the channel y'all always make great content. Keep up the good work. Oh, hope y'all had a merry Christmas🎄🔫👍🏻👍🏻

[@treyriver5676]

Mid locking lug, similar to the MAS36 in a lot of ways but with a split bridge receiver

[@59BigWalt]

Mac just trying to get rid of all that Remington ammo. Happy holidays guys. Scope that bad boy a takeout some hogs

[@Porty1119]

I sort of want one, especially since it's chambered in an available cartridge. Neat rifle!

[@professorpewpuew]

Merry Christmas Tim!

[@Militaryarmschannel]

Merry Christmas!

[@saltytroopa6578]

Merry Christmas Mac! Happy Shootin'!

[@TheGrenadier97]

Bolt actions were still a thing everywhere except in the US in 1945, and continued to be until late 1950s, at least in second-rank nations. The problem was really a deluge of surplus rifles everywhere. Still i believe Madsen should've put that in the civilian markets to try out. With surplus or not it was a new weapon compared to the essentially early and mid 1930s (or early) service rifles of the WWII.

[@normfishler184]

The split bridge on the receiver is sort of a no-go for me, but it seems to handle the '06 cartridge okay. Just wondering what they are selling for these days . . . Good job on the video.

[@jeremysiegel10]

now that looks like a sweet shooter, would like to have one

[@731trident]

Thanks for this video on Christmas! I'm tired of Ralphie shooting his danged eye out!

[@Militaryarmschannel]

You and both! The wife gets mad at me because I won’t watch the same stupid Christmas shows year after year. It tests my sanity. :D

[@f5tornadeau]

Military Arms Channel Christmas Vacation, Gremlins, and Die Hard...every year!

[@tldnr]

As always great video!

[@bradolsen9981]

I always see your reference to the Marine Corps did you serve in the Marines?

[@Night-Jester]

Love the sound of freedom!

[@calebheflin921]

Merry Christmas mac

[@mazkact]

I've only seen one in the wild, pretty rare bird. Rear locking lugs combined with a split rear bridge gives me puase though.

[@nickma71]

That is true about the non-suggestions. I found other stuff sometimes by accident or it was sent. When it should have popped up several years ago. I give google nothing.

[@romanlanzas508]

The wood on that Madsen is gorgeous

[@michaelpierson7256]

I ordered a mosin M38 & got a M91/59 that i didnt know existed, they look almost the same, about 1/2" differance in length. So this is a 1959 variation.

[@lakemanson8051]

merry Christmas mac!

[@frankgonzalez3822]

I never heard of this rifle. That is too bad it was discontinued. I kind of like it. Very little muzzle rise for a 30-06. I would add texturing to the knob. I just joined your Patreon account in hopes you continue.

[@Militaryarmschannel]

I think with a few modifications this would be an outstanding field/hunting rifle. It’s light weight, simple, robust. The only issue would be mounting a scope given the bolt operates much the same way a Mosin Nagant does. A scout scope would be cool.

[@akiles26111983]

Fuerzas Armadas de Colombia :)

[@pchamberlain1984]

Beautiful rifle.

[@mrsecuroserv8292]

My Colombian heritage approves this 🇨🇴

[@davidwatson8118]

Keep up the good work.😁😎

[@MCG55555]

Who needs a girlfriend when you have an AK?

[@Briselance]

Can't marry an AK. :-)

[@usMarinecuv902]

Briseur De Lance in California you can. assuming you can get it accross the border.

[@Briselance]

Thystaff Thywill You can't talk with an AK. Can't have kids with it. It can't love you back. And, also, you can't... well, you figure out the rest.

[@SMGJohn]

+Thystaff Thywill Well if you treat the AK improper it can take your life pretty easily though.

[@banned7182]

@@Briselance anything can be a didlo if your brave.

[@IowaBuckSlayer]

That reminds me of an overgrown Marlin model 25 with that bolt setup.

[@scottydouglass1892]

Merry Christmas

[@Kewonerdk]

I wonder how much of a hassle it is to import this from the us to Denmark, would really like this gun as my first when I get my hunting license?? Nice to see a review on a danish gun.

[@MrLantean]

The Madsen M47 is actually a well-designed rifle. Unfortunately, either ignorance, negligence or combination of both, Denmark was unaware of a huge surplus of semi-automatic and automatic rifles from WW2. This huge surplus allows the price of these rifles to be very affordable for poorer countries.

[@TheIamfrustrated]

Lovely rifle, just curious as to why you don’t like the Remington ammo though.

[@SvenskaKrig1709]

Sad there aren't more of them. It would be cool if there were more modern bolt actions that had a military style. Just have to love that look.

[@cdawson198600]

I’d love to see a revived version of this rifle in .308 with the bolt moved back and some checkering. I really like the sight.

[@wpruitt82]

Not trying to upstage you , but I am pretty sure the last bolt action rifle issued to regular troops was the Ishapore Enfield chambered in 7.62 Nato mine is stamped 1963. The Indian goverment wanted to buy Belgian FAL's as they were having border skirmishes with the Chinese in the 60's. FN told them they were already at capacity and couldn't make any more quickly. The Indians still had the old British Imperial tooling at Ishapore so problem solved. They only made them for a few years but they are still used by the Indian border troops to this day.

[@Militaryarmschannel]

I said the last rifle designed to be an infantry rifle. The Enfield is a very old design. Rechambering them isn't creating a new rifle for a military. The M47 was a brand new design, from the ground up, intended for military sales. Enfield's and Mauser's being slightly tweaked or rechambered (like the FR-8) doesn't count. There's nothing new about any of them, and this includes the M48 Yugo Mauser.

[@cwirtz1854]

Hey MAC, could you make a video on the ATI Omni Hybrid Maxx rifle? It's an AR with polymer lower and upper.

[@jareddavis1919]

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!