This video from Forgotten Weapons delves into the history and details of the Liao Type 13, also known as the Manchurian Mauser. Produced in Manchuria starting in 1924, its design originated from Steyr of Austria, who developed an improved Mauser pattern rifle late in World War I. While Steyr couldn't produce it due to post-war treaty restrictions, they licensed the design to Zhang Zuolin. Approximately 140,000 were manufactured. The Manchurian version retained most of Steyr's features, excluding detachable magazines. A notable design element, the dust cover, is often missing on surviving examples, which also served to prevent bolt rotation during cycling, a fact highlighted by a gouge on the featured rifle.
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