This video delves into the unique history of a German Gewehr 71/84 rifle, originally manufactured in 1888. It traces its journey from German military service, through its sale to Francis Bannerman, and its eventual acquisition by the Quebec Home Guard during World War I. Post-war, a subset of these rifles were modified by the Quebec Papal Zouaves, becoming single-shot, blank-firing ceremonial arms fitted with cut-down Snider bayonets. The video highlights the rifle's fascinating transformation and its significance as potentially the only Mauser rifle formally issued by the Canadian government through the Home Guard.
This video debunks the urban legend surrounding the Canadian Ross MkIII rifle, a straight-pull bolt-action firearm used in WWI. The description explains the myth that the bolt could blow back into the shooter's face and confirms its truth, detailing how improper assembly could lead to this dangerous malfunction. It also highlights that this issue was recognized and largely mitigated by a safety rivet modification, and that it's easy to identify correct assembly. The video aims to explore the 'rest of the story,' focusing on safety and providing experimental footage of the bolt failure.
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