This video delves into the 'Mo43 Mauser,' a seemingly factory-built Mauser short rifle with intriguing modifications. The analysis focuses on mysterious markings, including a hand-engraved crest, 'Mo43,' and 'GERMANY' on the receiver, as well as '43' on several parts. The presenter questions the origin and purpose of these markings, suggesting the rifle may have had replacement parts like the nosecap retainer, stock, and bayonet lug. The core of the video is an investigation into whether this rifle is a true factory oddity or a custom modification.
This video examines a highly unusual single-shot adaptation of the French Mle 1878 Marine Kropatschek rifle, discovered among standard rifles imported from Ethiopia. Originally a 7-round tubular magazine rifle made by Steyr for the French Navy, this specific example has been modified with a stock that eliminates the magazine well. The video speculates on the reasons for this single-shot conversion, suggesting it might be due to damage and a lack of available spare parts, a plausible scenario for an Ethiopian armorer. The rarity of this particular pattern is highlighted.
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