1895 Chilean Mauser - Revisit

After recently delving into the Arisaka rifles and analyzing their Mauser derived actions I felt it appropriate, especially on Thanksgiving, to revisit a true Mauser design and express to the late Mauser brothers the thanks that is due. The design, the materials, the manufacture.....second to none.

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I can’t get enough of cycling these realistic looking and acting snap caps through the action over and over marveling at how precise the function is keeping in mind that as it was being made there were no airplanes as we didn’t yet know how to fly. The only way to get around was on horseback as there were no cars. Only sunlight or candles lit the workshop as they were being designed and manufactured as there was no use of electricity yet or light bulbs. Germany was far from the idea of Naziism as Hitler was 5 years old and running around with a wet diaper.

Historic things and events take your imagination to be fully appreciated.....I love going there.

See you next time.