History of WWI Primer 143: Spanish Mauser 1893 Documentary

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Othais and Mae delve into the story of this WWI classic. Complete with history, function, and live fire demonstration.
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Bernardo Barceló Rubí
(Tres Siglos de Armamento Portátil en España)
New Armament of Cavalry
Memorial de Caballería Dec 1916
Crown Jewels
The Mauser in Sweden
Dana Jones
M 98 Rifle & Carbine
M 98 Firearms of the German Army from 1898 to 1918
Dieter Storz
Mauser Bolt Rifles
Ludwig Olson
Mauser: Von der Waffenschmiede zum Weltunternehmen
Wolfgang Seel
History of the Mauser Rifle in Chile
David Nielsen
Armamento Portátil Español
1764 - 1939
B. Barcelo Rubi
MODELOS PORTATILES DE RETROCARGA ARMAMENTO DE REPETICION ARMAS LARGAS 1880/1916
Juan C. Calvo
Rivista di Artiglieria e Genio
1896 Volume IV
Monografia de Asturias
Felix de Aramburu y Zuloaga
La Espana Moderna
October 1911
Jose Lazaro
The Spanish Mauser Family
A History with Multiple Sources
Hector J. Meruelo
Ammunition data thanks to DrakeGmbH
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Animations by Bruno!
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[@martilatre735]

Hey Guys a viewer from Spain here, I know the Spanish Legion was one of the longest users of the 1893 Mauser, they carried them well into the civil war, even when the rest of the country was relying on destroyer carbines and 1916 Spanish Mausers . I’d recommend researching into the legion since they relied heavily on the gun and had tested it in several conflicts. Love this Chanel it’s simply excellent.

[@blueduck9409]

QUE VIVA ESPANA!

[@MrGabol100]

Según entiendo el Ejército de África (Legión Incluida) seguía usando el Mauser 1893 cuando el Ejército Peninsular se había cambiado al 1916. De cualquier manera no fueron los únicos en operar este rifle durante la guerra.

[@bottomtext1241]

I am 2 years behind, but would you happen to know why an M93 rifle would have a swastika stamped on it?

[@krusk3544]

Paul Mauser comes off as a real perfectionist in this video, sabatoging himself twice by pitching better calibers and rifles while still trying to secure contracts for previous designs

[@cptmiche]

At the same time, it makes me wonder how many friends it made him, since if you contracted with him, you know he wouldn't try and sell you anything but his absolute best.

[@andrewgates8158]

@@cptmiche b.s. Ask Turkey.

[@cptmiche]

@@andrewgates8158 the improved rifle he finished after a contract was already ongoing with the ottomans?

[@petriew2018]

well, yes and no. Keep in mind that he had a lot of competition in this time frame and didn't have the same name recognition then as he does now. Failure to land big military contracts had already cost him control of his own company and not being top of the market could literally doom Mauser as a company like it had many others in this time frame. You had to either be the best or have friends in high places funneling you contracts (lookin' at you Colt).

[@HircineDaWolf]

He's also a frequent guest on the show

[@gunsbeersmemes]

"They call em Spanish Hornets, a lot better than our Krags." ‐Leonard Wood, 1898

[@michaelcenkere7900]

That's A-line from the Rough Rider Mini series not reality. The reference to the "Spanish hornet" is not the rifle but the 7x57mm bullet.

[@thezieg]

@@michaelcenkere7900 "There ain't never been a Spanish bullet made can kill me." --Bucky O'Neill, Sheriff of Yavapai County AZ, just before being shot dead in TNT's "Rough Riders". "Agghhh!" --Bucky O'Neill, Sheriff of Yavapai County AZ, actual quote.

[@gunsbeersmemes]

Yeah, it's supposed to be a line from Rough Riders, that's why I wrote it the exact same as the movie lol. And no shit it's about the 7×57mm Mauser round, and "not ThE rIfLe"...no one could compare a 48.62 inch RIFLE, with a hornet. You wannabe know-it-alls are so quick to jump in and feel intellectually superior, you don't stop to think about, really, just sounding like a jackass lol.

[@rogertrozelle8159]

I was at Leonard Wood. Not everyone then had the Krags. I had a 1893 , produced in 1895, for the Swedes Mine was one of those extra short 6.5 x 55 carbines. That does not mean that Joe Biden should be president.

[@Someone-wall]

@@rogertrozelle8159 sir, are you having a stroke

[@mattd7566]

Well, I got one of these from a pawn shop not long ago. It is an 1896 Manufacture date from Obendorff. It was listed as 7.65 x 57 so I thought it was a hodge podge of parts left over in Germany from after they let Spin start building them. Figured it was a rifle ordered for another South American country. You taught me in this video very quickly that Spain didn’t make them in anything but 7mm (if I got that right from the video) I haven’t shot this rifle yet so I immediately ran to my cabinet and grabbed the rifle. After checking the manufacture I grabbed a 7.65 round and loaded it, slowly closing the bolt. Obviously, the 7.65 round didn’t chamber. My rifle is in the 13xxx serial number level. I know it was more than 2 years since you guys aired this episode but you taught me something tonight. Really glad I hadn’t taken it to a range day yet with the 200 rds of 7.65 I’d bought. Would have been a very sad range day.

[@oldmangreywolf6892]

I had acquired a 1893 Spanish Mauser made in 1933. 21 inch barrel. 7x57. The original military stock was replaced with a sporterized and someone before me removed the original rear sight and ground down the front sight post. Adding on a bolt on peep sight set. Front sight came off on my first shot. Landing on my forearm. Took me three months to find and install original style ramp rear sight and ring and post front blade. Happily my first 10 shots at 100 yards had two red bullseye, two black bullseye and the rest in 8 and 9 rings. Love this rifle more that I was able to fix it and now reloading my own rounds.

[@itatane]

I got to meet a fellow years ago who worked as a game warden in Tanzania. He'd long been retired, but recollected carrying a 7mm mauser regularly. He preferred it not for big game, but for poachers...

[@johannfwengelbrecht7178]

WDM Bell used this round in tha 98 action to shoot more than 800 elephants.

[@blueduck9409]

Its the 1893 version of the sks assault rifle. Lol.

[@donmears4090]

As a history buff and having an interest in military firearms this channel is a must see for me. Watching the hosts interact is always brings a smile to my face.

[@rimedrihen6054]

Spanish national here, in love with Spanish mausers, and yes, sources, including in Spanish, are limited. Had to rely heavily in my grandfather who used the rifle in his military service. Happy to help you guys.

[@RCZM64]

In the Toledo military museum you have most of the variants (if not all).

[@blueduck9409]

Lots of love to Spain! Wonderful people

[@jackbehling5694]

Karamojo Bell famous elephant hunter used 7 mm Mauser with steel tip bullets shot elephants through skull from behind

[@darranhirose8153]

The Mauser Channel Returns with: The Mauser we've been waiting for.

[@soriddosuneko]

Well, the mausers are just too good

[@jaredmclauchlan3957]

I remember when it was the all .32 channel

[@nemilyk]

When it isn't the J.M. Browning channel

[@PhoenixFire2]

Every time I think they're done with Mauser rifles, there's another god damn Mauser rifle to cover. Good lord the Mauser design got around. Granted, I understand WHY it got around so much.

[@Nick_792]

I'm waiting for the Argentine mauser actually 🤣

[@bigghoss762]

I'm a huge fan of the Spanish Mausers. It's a Mauser so you have a nice action, 7x57mm is a nice cartridge, and they're probably the least expensive milsurp guns out there. I'm surprised these aren't more popular. Guys are paying $350 for a Mosin Nagant while a Spanish Mauser is $150-200.

[@tberkoff]

Maybe in 1980. You can't find 1893 Mausers for 150-200 anywhere. They are going for 500-1000 (and up) and they are pretty rare in the USA compared to the M1895, M1898.

[@LordEvan5]

The thought of paying 350 for a mosin 75 bucks my best offer and I’d better get all the Knick knacks too

[@ReptilianLepton]

@@LordEvan5 It ain't 1990 anymore, man.

[@masonhaggerty186]

200 dollars if its sporterized lol.

[@georgewhitworth9742]

I don't know where these other guys are shopping for Spanish Mausers, but the ones I always find are about 150-350.

[@wlewisiii]

I used to own one, ironically now have a Krag instead. The 93 in 7x57 though is a better rifle in nearly all ways but that's the way it goes ;) This episode is lots of fun. Thanks guys!

[@TenaciousTrilobite]

Often the better the rifle was originally, the less interested collectors are today. I would rather be issued a Spanish Mauser than a Krag, but the Krag is more fun to shoot and has more “character”.

[@G-Mastah-Fash]

@@TenaciousTrilobite It's like old italian cars, worse in every way mechanically but they have a special character compared to other cars.

[@TenaciousTrilobite]

@Joseph Satri Cleofe Villanueva It does. The Krag’s weird magazine and silky smooth single-lug action make it more fun to shoot and more mechanically interesting. Any Mauser from 1893-1897 can give you the same shooting experience as the Spanish Mauser.

[@marckcarbonelloifveteran410]

@@TenaciousTrilobite However, the Mauser is way more marketed than a Krag.

[@Courier-Six]

Finally, i have been waiting on these. I love the 1893 action and own a Spanish 1916 model Mauser still chambered in 7MM

[@marckcarbonelloifveteran410]

I bought one last summer, my 1916 Mauser is chambered in 7 mm.

[@jomatz12]

Spanish Mauser 1893 was also the primary weapon of the Filipino Revolutionaries during the Philippine Revolution (1896-1898) and the Philippine-American War (1899-1902) 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@tony8717]

Nice

[@paleoph6168]

Not to mention the older Remington Rolling Block rifles used by the Spanish before they used the Mauser '93. 1:54

[@Dalverne61]

True but I prefer rifles such as the Gewehr 88 and Gewehr 98

[@neuzdost1939]

Considering the numbers of Philipino sailors in US Navy, i think they won

[@paleoph6168]

@@neuzdost1939 well they lost the latter war... but at least Spain is out!

[@kainhall]

having the parts you are talking about highlighted in blue is SO SO SO much better . even being familiar with some of the guns in the older videos.... id get lost....and have to back the video up, and watch it 2 or 3 times but now.... first time is the charm . VERY nice (and simple and quick to do) improvement

[@GeneralApeGaming]

Thank you so much for this video! I impulse bought a 1924-made Spanish Mauser at my local gun show and this video helped me a lot with cleaning and disassembly!

[@TH3PLA1NP1L0T]

As a Filipino, this puts a smile on my face! I would consider it the first bolt action rifle of my country in my opinion! Thank you for covering it!

[@Sosigfsa]

A gun of our oppressors now a gun that is used by the army of the first philippine republic

[@TH3PLA1NP1L0T]

@@Sosigfsa that’s right! I’m proud that our first bolt action was a Mauser. It’s reliable and has considerable amount of parts

[@Sosigfsa]

@@TH3PLA1NP1L0T bruh when i watched goyo some M1893 Jammed

[@TH3PLA1NP1L0T]

@@Sosigfsa I think they’re prop guns(?) When I saw the movie (including Heneral Luna) I was disappointed that they didn’t use real Mauser’s and Krags, but at the same time, I understood that it couldn’t be paid for as well. They’re still amazing movies for the acting and story.

[@alexanderavila79]

@@TH3PLA1NP1L0T Yep, they're all prop guns, both American and Philippine rifles. The breech loader is really inaccurate and we do get it since TBA Studios don't have a real Mauser to copy on to. Not to mention that some of the rifles used on both films have operational bolt and non-operational both (of course cost cutting, and TBA is not even a major studio) As someone who was able to use their prop rifle up close (used them in our reenactments), it gets a lot worse, too long buttstock, breechloader very far from an actual Mauser, and bad paint.

[@Chipiricuiki0083]

HEY! Finally a C&Rsenal weapon I own! that 7mm packs a wallop. QUE VIVA ESPAÑA!!

[@agbcrartsora6918]

Muy buen gusto compañero, excelentes rifles.

[@amym828]

Really says something when a nation wins a war and still ends up adopting essentially a rifle design the same of the enemy's.

[@andyd2960]

I love firearms history. Just imagine, these rifles were state of the art practically yesterday in the grand scheme of things.

[@guypierson5754]

Those are still all over Spain BTW. Lot of people hid what they could in the 30's incase we tried again for socialism. Unfortunately 50 more years of fascism saw a lot of the hidden arms destroyed by time and nature, and nervous keepers deciding it wasn't worth their families lives if their cache was traced to them.

[@dakotagummo1847]

1499 - 1860s muskets reigned supreme, then in like 60 years and we are at the start of modern guns. Magazines and machine guns are so relatively new.

[@TheJsmitty85]

Finally got through all 143 Primer episodes! Othais & Mae keep up the good work guys.

[@Candrsenal]

Now the wait begins.

[@TheJsmitty85]

@@Candrsenal I'm perfectly fine with that for this high level content you guys make as its worth the wait. Honestly I wished I would had known of the channel a few years ago.

[@bryangrote8781]

That’s one of the things about this channel that’s so great. The creators and the subscribers have real dedication!

[@dmt1967]

I am Spanish and this rifle was still in use during the Spanish civil war from 1936 to 1939, that is, it was in full use forty years later.

[@bottomtext1241]

How much do you know about the Spanish Civil war? I have a question about a rifle that may have been used during that time

[@dmt1967]

@@bottomtext1241 What is The question ?

[@bottomtext1241]

@dmt1967 I have a Spanish M1893 mauser just like the one in this video that is dated 1926. The only thing out of place is the swastika stamped on the bolt. Looks like it was possibly done by hand and I will note that it is facing towards the left, like many religions have used it. I have my theories, but do you know any reason why someone would have done that?

[@dmt1967]

@@bottomtext1241 Hello, I can't tell you anything about it, but it is possible that whoever stamped that swastika did not know how to do it and took the wrong direction with the blades. It could be a rifle that participated in the Spanish civil war where the Republicans who were led by anarchists and communists clashed with the nationals of General Franco and someone from the national side stamped the swastika (misdirected) on the rifle since the national side The "Condor Legion" intervened, which were elite German troops sent by Hitler to help the national side and General Franco and that is why someone stamped that swastika on the M1893 as a sign of gratitude and admiration for them. A greeting from Spain

[@bottomtext1241]

@@dmt1967 That's pretty much what I was thinking could have been what happened. I appreciate your help.

[@Nperez1986]

Going into details like the 19th Batalion de Cazadores de Puerto Rico makes this series amazing!

[@Jakethesnake2007]

One of my favorite guns in my opinion im glad your doing the spanish rifle

[@carlistasycia]

About the mismatched parts, it was common practice in army depots to keep the bolts separate for safety reasons (revolution, basically). In 1936 the assault on the Cuartel de la Montaña barracks was sparked by the need to get the bolts for rifles kept in a whole different base. The three year Civil War probably didn't help either

[@154Sniper]

I got Three Spanish Mausers. A Oviedo 1923 M1893 I restored its in a turk stock (dont tell anyone) and then I have a FR-7 with 3rd lowest serial number I have came across and then I have the FR-8. By the way wanna say I truly enjoy all these videos. I enjoy bowls of snacks and drinks while binge watchin each episode in order! Keep on rolling my friends!!!

[@1893Mauser]

Does your 1893 have a gas port on the left side of the receiver next to the serial number? Thanks.

[@JacobAnaya369]

I have an absolute immaculate “1893” Spanish Mauser Oviedo dated 1907 and it’s beautiful and extremely accurate. My dad got it from his uncle when he was a kid and earned it from nailing a long distance target on the first shot! So it passed from my dads uncle to my grandpa and eventually to my dad and now I’m the new caretaker of the rifle and although it’s considered the low end of Mauser’s as far as value goes, you couldn’t give me 100 times what it’s worth it’s not for sale. It’s my deer hunting rifle from now on.

[@KI.765]

When I was 14, my 1893 (Turkish) shot hot gasses all over the right side of my face. It was absolutely terrifying. I was a dummy without eyepro, so I'm fortunate to still have that eye.

[@Ben_not_10]

My Argentine 1891 was manufactured in 1893 and had all the characteristics of an early production 1891 model, including the lack of gas sheilding, no locking screw for the magazine, and the small wooden hand guard. I miss that rifle dearly.

[@marcelogarcia-sarraf9990]

I've been waiting for this episode for so long. Thanks for getting to it :)

[@brianfoster4434]

Thanks for the great video on the Spanish Stinger.... Every time I watch one of your shows, I can't help but say to myself... "self, this is what Tails of the Gun should have been." That being said, I'm happy that it is your show and not controlled by an entity like The History Channel. Keep up the great work.

[@agbcrartsora6918]

Regards from Spain. Lovely mauser for sure...

[@adaw2d3222]

I think this video has your best filming work yet! Very clear shots.

[@Bucentauro100]

Hi a viewer from Spain also, I'm a Histrory teacher in High School and I love the video, I happened to be from Avilés who is 30 minutes from Oviedo where those rifles were produced

[@loganholt3423]

Amazing video. I can't get enough about mausers. There amazing robust things of beauty. I own a yugo mauser m48 that my dad and I refurbished a while back. Great guns indeed.👍

[@Chilly_Billy]

I understand the improvements in the '98, but man are those Swedish and Spanish rifles from a few years earlier are SOOOO nice to shoot.

[@int31cm]

Awesome job! I really enjoyed it - even more the 2nd time I watched it!! Thanks

[@MrRandalFlagg]

Love how smooth it is

[@Tadicuslegion78]

Mauser rifles: *at least 20 Spider-Men pointing at each other meme*

[@chrisreynolds3138]

Wonderful way to end the night

[@KuroNekoKohi]

Mauser episodes are almost boring because of how good the rifles are. Do love to hear some more about the "complicated" Spanish martial history

[@jamesruppert3152]

I bought a Mauser chileno Modelo 1895 Loewe Berlin from a customer for $100 it's all matching and very clean. It's serial number is 2828 and it was nicknamed Cecilia from it's owner as it's carved into the stock.

[@jamesruppert3152]

He was about 70 years old and he moved from the UK he said he bought it off a crate that was shipped in from south america or Africa I can't remember because I was just blown away he did what he did after I repaired his plumbing for no cheap cost.

[@celmer6]

Great Video! I've been on a Marathon binge watching your Mauser video's and really enjoying them. I have a Mexican Mauser that I have been restoring to it's Sporterized 1958 configuration and it's been interesting because I started off with a barreled action with Flaigs Ace 7x57mm medium contour 26" barrel, brazed up factory trigger, Leopold scope mount all in a box. The stock and a few springs were missing so I made a customer American Black Walnut stock. I was wondering if you had a Mexican Mauser video? I scrolled down your list for the past 6 years and didn't see one.

[@stephenweldon2921]

Very informative and well presented

[@8aleph]

I have always wanted one of the Mauser carbines for Deer hunting in South Arkansas

[@dontask3681]

Pretty cool, I just got a Spanish mauser made by FN from my friend for $300. Didn't know so few were made

[@jacka55six60]

The 1893 was my first deer rifle in 1977 purchased for $12. I had trouble holding it up so dad shortened the barrel 8-10 inches and the stock an inch or more. He cut and turned the bolt and tapped it for a scope. This gun is most accurate with the 175gr loads over anything else tested. The large exit wound quote is very true.

[@LtCmdrGordon]

Thank you for all the work you do!

[@Cheesestyk]

Thanks for the good work folks. You stay healthy and keep up the good work.

[@rigovega7115]

Finally! I’ve been waiting for this day for a long time.

[@salvadorsempere1701]

Al fin!!! The mithical "chopo" that have punished countless generations of spanish shoulders!!!

[@guypierson5754]

Ta pegao a ti tambien? Quisiera saber cuantos de estos siguen bajo tierra, escondidos desde los 30s.

[@salvadorsempere1701]

@@guypierson5754 Too young for using one of this, But was my father "mili" weapon (in 8mm mauser, of cousrs)

[@RCZM64]

All Spanish rifles were nicknamed "chopo" since the era of muskets. Earlier reference I saw was during Fernando VII reign.

[@salvadorsempere1701]

@@RCZM64 Really???. Good to know it!! My believe was that "chopo" (poplar) was somethint that came with the Mauser 1893, but I´m not an expert by any means.

[@RCZM64]

@@salvadorsempere1701 The Chopo reference came from "alto como un chopo", since the early weapons were longer/taller than some of the users. Or that's my undersanding of what I read years ago.

[@lindafoxwood9091]

Most amazing information. Please keep up the great job.

[@blueduck9409]

I love the show. It is interesting, factual, and well, having Mae in the show is a pretty good idea. 😄

[@stevenwestswanson9263]

Awesome! I love Mausers and this firearm is just amazing.

[@Gamer_1745]

Thanks for a great episode!

[@coldandaloof7166]

KZbin just won't quit will they. Love the content keep up the good work.

[@levilam522]

I have had one since the early 60s, still shoot it once in a while....

[@Nick_792]

Finally I can enjoy this after a crazy day of work!

[@RCZM64]

The message I added a couple weeks ago with links to additional information is missing... weird I have available a scan from the Army library of the "Nomenclatura del fusil Mauser Español modelo 1893 con el manejo, funcionamiento de su mecanismo y entretenimiento", by Antonio Garcia Perez. Hand written and drawn when the rifle was something new, for teaching.

[@comiketiger]

In respect to your show. For myself I have many times Not watched because time is a factor. I just cant often sit down and watch an hour or more show even though I thoroughly enjoy your excellent content, and really do like you guys. If you could do a part 1, part 2 and at times a part3 it would work much better for myself. Now, I am just one person but thought it might be worth consideration. Either way, I wish you the best. God bless all here.

[@kenny344]

I don't understand how KZbin is getting as bad as it is. Maybe another big tech co will muscle in and make a competitive site. oh well thanks for what you guys do, love the episode!

[@Edax_Royeaux]

Simply put, advertisers are very sensitive and KZbin only has a duty to make money and pay it's workers, it has no duty to preserve history. If another big tech co tries to compete, they will run into the same issue because it's the private sector advertisers that have all the influence on what can be shown.

[@jcorbo7518]

Loved hearing the Spanish National Anthem!

[@Danheron2]

My jadd (my grandpa) fought in the Spanish civil war with one of these and brought it disassembled on the boat over in the 50s when you could get away with shit like that lol he taught me to shoot with it, it was awesome, apparently it wasn’t the one issued to him but one he’d took from a dead republican

[@ldkbudda4176]

Was he a communist?

[@enalche2]

@@ldkbudda4176 republicans in Spain are not the same as in the US. The spanish civil war was fought by the republicans (Who supported the stablished spanish Republic 6 years before) and the nationalists (Who revolted against them to end the Republic, and they won, installing a right wing dictatorship les by Franco until 1975, when the King of Spain stablished a parliamentary monarchy, which its the current system now)

[@Danheron2]

@@ldkbudda4176 he was a moroccan Regulare, a colonial soldier fighting with the nationalist’s. Didn’t like communists much lol

[@Danheron2]

@@enalche2 he met Franco exactly lol

[@jorgechalub8930]

Muy bueno tu vídeo saludos desde Argentina

[@carlistasycia]

Great episode! Can't wait for the mosquetón

[@Balrog2005]

At least, good vid as usual. Thanks to Mauser and the waffenfrabrik to design, made and sell magnificent rifles to small underdogs, the Boers and the Spanish dying Empire in 1898 to defend themselves against arrogant and more powerfull enemies. They made the war a ''little'' more complicated for those powers, let's put it that way. In Spain in all his variations the 1893 was used until the late 50s in various calibers (mostly 7mm mauser, 7,92 mauser and 7,62 NATO) and remains a legendary weapon in Spain. One of the few firearms that I really want to have.

[@Edax_Royeaux]

The Spanish Mauser hurt the Krag-Jørgensen, unforgivable!

[@Edax_Royeaux]

@@DavidLopez-nk6tf I don't know about that. Cavalry like the Rough Riders need to use carbines because the full size Mausers rifles are too large to use on horseback effectively. The US Army was still using the Springfield model 1873 trapdoor and it would make sense for those Army units to ditch their one-shot blackpowder weapons for a Mauser.

[@kregchrist2826]

wonderful

[@Commonwealthcollector]

Now let's see the famous 1893s opponent, the Rough Riders own US Krag carbine! Love the US krag rifle episode but I need the Carbine episode

[@andrewgates8158]

Civilize 'em!!

[@gungho1345]

I have a Spanish 1893 that was gifted to me along with a Japanese type 99. Nearly identical rifles but different calibers. Both are in rough shape and I assume they were bring backs. Bolt disassembly is decidedly different.

[@MarkiusFox]

That thunderstorm string was nice up in the Kingstree area. Almost reminded me of living down in central Florida.

[@Medmann48]

I have a 1916 Spanish Mauser & interestingly I picked up a Bayonet for the 1893 Spanish Mauser on Ebay & it also fits the 1916 Mauser.

[@robertfox1401]

I love the carabiner on May's ear pro. Functional and stylish 😎

[@comentedonakeyboard]

Spanish rifle contest: Mauser vs Mauser! And the winner iiiis: Maaauser!

[@paufernandezboj5517]

Paul mauser making his move without thinking

[@eriksteenkamp5043]

If the next episode is going to involve snippets about the 2nd Anglo-Boer war can you please say Boer not Boor.. We are farmers not drills. Many accounts of Boer rebels lamenting having to use the .303 instead of their 7x57 Mauser. Excellent comment about it being so extraordinary that it is almost not memorable. Soft recoil but hard hitting, accurate but not too damaging when hunting. Excellent all rounder that will fire and hit the mark with no hassles.

[@chrisdooley8155]

Given the accuracy issues the plagued the early Lee-Metfords and Lee-Enfields, I'm not surprised at all that the Boers preferred the Mauser.

[@bryangrote8781]

I’ve always wondered why so many (most?) militaries went with .30 calibers over 6.5-7mm. Nothing wrong with the .30s, but the general advantages of a slightly smaller caliber were apparent even then. To this day we are still debating about going to a new military round in 6.5-7mm size

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

7x57 is an excellent cartridge. Light recoil, flat trajectory, plenty of power, and inherently accurate.

[@johnjunge6989]

Othias, FYI, the Spanish 1893 I just received was redone in 1916, bolt & receiver are the same, but was shorten to a 21.7" barrel and rechambered to .308. New serial number starts with OT. They were done by Oviedo and stamped M1916 / .308 / SAMCO. It has mortised side sling at the butt ( like pattern 1) and upper band ( screw type, like pattern 2 used). According to serial number information I found. They were produced from 1919-36. And was limited due to Spain's 2nd revolution.

[@GeneralJackRipper]

Despite all the improvements one must remember that this rifle is the near-ultimate development of a rifle intended for line infantry tactics. Hence the emphasis on certain features like bolt-hold-open on an empty magazine.

[@kainhall]

yet.... the KAR98k also had this feature and so do a few civilian hunting rifles . i think you are right...... but the "hold open" is not needed to fight in lines.... . . even shooting at a damn rabbet..... a hold open is simply a nice thing to have even that rabbet will get your adrenaline pumping..... so you dont feel the recoil

[@johannfwengelbrecht7178]

This family of rifles directly led to the SMLE and the Springfield 1903. Not too shabby. And I wouldn't call the Second Anglo-Boer War a "minor conflict", it was the most expensive war Great Britain fought between the Napoleonic Wars and WWI.

[@bbtfan4617]

Actually on terms of both money and casualties, the Crimean War cost the British more than the Boer War did.

[@johannfwengelbrecht7178]

@@bbtfan4617 "The first phase of the war was one of the set-piece battles, but from July 1900 onwards the Boers changed tactics and they conducted a very efficient guerrilla war that kept nearly 500 000 British troops occupied until 1902. The Boers were conquered in the end, but a great deal of property and lives were lost on both sides. It was the bloodiest, longest and most expensive war Britain engaged in between 1815 and 1915. It cost more than 200 million pounds and more than 22 000 men were lost to Britain. The Boers lost over 34 000 people. More than 15 000 black people were killed."

[@jcthejfreak]

I love this gun. This is the gun used in the Philippine Revolution against Spain.

[@mattyallen3396]

I've had a shit day.... so thanks for making my day! Btw I love you Mae

[@BumroyV2]

The carabiner clip on Mae's hat bouncing when she fires is a joy I didn't know I needed.

[@anthonyioane4438]

Greetings 20$ patron here. Great video thanks.

[@Candrsenal]

Thank!

[@schmit6576]

Boy oh boy it's time to not sleep!

[@busterkier]

What a jack of all trades, master of unrecognized goodness. Solid like 8.5/10 rifle.

[@piosian4196]

In 1898 when the Spanish-American war erupted, a Small unit of residual Spanish soldiers were left after country-wide revolution by the Filipino troops. Swallowing their pride, Spain surrendered to the U.S. forces. The U.S. paid Spain $20M , in gold for the islands. Later, U.S. -Philippine war erupted. Unaware that the natives were armed with Spanish Mausers retrieved from beaten Spanish in previous clashes. Although the American troops were issued new more powerful bolt action rifles, the Krag-Jorgensen, to replace the Winchester '95. The Spanish Mauser was still a better arm. Gen Henry Lawton, tho' much loved by the Filipinos, was shot by a sniper a with a Mauser in 7X57mm at at a distance of about 400 yards.

[@TenaciousTrilobite]

The Winchester ‘95 wasn’t a standard service arm for the US unless you’re talking about the Lee Navy. Even then, that was just the Navy and Marines. Initially, most of the US volunteers were still using Springfield Trapdoors.

[@piosian4196]

That's right. Single shot Springfield was the standard since The civil war and the troops wanted the Win 95. @@TenaciousTrilobite

[@SigurdtheRyder]

7X57....always my favorite since childhood and even today!

[@iamnolegend483]

The history puts the mechanical changes into perspective.

[@parrisgeorge9708]

Thanks for the video. This helps to fill in info on my 1892 Spanish carbine which is in 7.65.

[@TenaciousTrilobite]

If it’s in 7.65, it’s almost certainly an 1891 Argentine carbine. They look very similar.

[@parrisgeorge9708]

@@TenaciousTrilobite that was my thinking when I first got it but the Spanish crest and 1892 are on the receiver ring which was where the questioning came in.

[@tberkoff]

To be more precise in the language, Mauser produced German-made 1893 Mauser rifles for export to Spain and elsewhere (through 1899), known as "Spanish Mausers"; these were the rifles the US Army faced in Cuba. Separately, Spain manufactured licensed copies of the M1893 also referred to as "Spanish Mausers" through 1943.

[@smackarel7]

Slaps C&Rsenal: This channel can fit so many Mausers!

[@GMdrivingMOPARguy]

I have 3 of these things. 2 of them have the barrels shot out and one the headspace is really tight. I love 7mm Mauser though

[@paulwolf7562]

Probably the best version of the Mauser rifle? The Boers and Spanish thought so.

[@jasonjason2406]

To the person who gives the freakin thumbs down, why don't ya just not watch?! Ya mugsley dweebweasle. The rest of us like the show.

[@PandaSquared]

Good stuff as usual. One thing that could possibly be passed along to Bruno is that sky blue next to gray doesn't have much contrast (~1.5 contrast ratio from the two color points I sampled). I sometimes miss some of the smaller highlighted parts if I'm not watching closely enough. 29:11 is a good example.

[@BrockvsTV]

Thank you

[@MrPh30]

One of the best cartridges of all times ,173 soft,solid has been there,done that. 177 Brenneke Tig bullet will handle almost all of large and dangerous game today .

[@douggallagher8809]

Loved "Shilling for Spanish Mausers", sums up C&Rsenal

[@comiketiger]

I still have a 93 mauser. What is left of the original. When I had it bought for me it had a stock cut down. For my birthday my dad had it rebarrreled and a beautiful stock put on it. So it means a great deal to me. BUT I would love to have an original model. It shoots very well. God bless all here.

[@marcgardiner6278]

Basically identical to the Boer Mauser. Worked great for them!

[@ShortT-RexLikeArms]

Can we get a playlist of chronological development of the Mauser rifles?