This video delves into the rare Mexican Luger, a variant tested by Mexico around 1903-1905 during Porfirio Diaz's modernization efforts. Although deemed satisfactory and considered for purchase by the Mexican Army for artillery and cavalry, the deal never materialized, likely due to political or financial issues. These Mexican property Lugers are distinguished by the "EJERCITO MEXICANO" inscription on the left side, applied in Mexico, not by DWM. They are otherwise standard Old Model Lugers, chambered in 7.65mm, and feature characteristic traits like dished toggles and a flat leaf mainspring.
This video examines four different examples of the Mondragon 1908 semiautomatic rifle, the first of its kind adopted by a mainstream military. The description details its design by Manuel Mondragon, manufacture by SIG in Switzerland, and initial adoption by the Mexican Army. The video will showcase a prototype from 1900, a Mexican-issue 1908 with accessories, a WWI-era German rebarreled example in 8mm Mauser, and a SIG-updated unsold rifle. The description highlights the rifle's early reliability issues with Mexican-produced ammunition, though it performed well with European-made rounds.
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