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.
This video focuses on the Mondragon 1894 straight-pull bolt-action rifle, designed by Manuel Mondragon. The presenter examines four examples, highlighting two main variations. Key differences discussed include caliber, sight configurations, and bolt design. The description also notes Mondragon's earlier work on the first military-issue semi-automatic rifle and his time at the Swiss SIG factory. The rifles feature a unique 3-position safety with an "automatic" setting.
This video explores the Mondragon 1894 straight-pull bolt-action rifle, a precursor to the more well-known Mondragon 1908 semi-automatic. It highlights the rifle's unique 3-position selector lever, which includes an 'automatic' firing mode designed for advancing fire without trigger manipulation. While the 1908 model gained military adoption, this earlier design showcases Manuel Mondragon's innovative firearm development with Swiss firm SIG.
This video delves into the historical significance of the M1908 Mondragon, a pioneering semi-automatic rifle recognized as the first to be adopted as a standard infantry arm by a national military. Despite its innovative design, featuring a long-action gas piston and rotating bolt, the rifle faced reliability issues due to the necessity of high-quality ammunition, which Mexico's domestic production couldn't consistently provide. Manufactured by SIG in Switzerland, the Mondragon was eventually sold to Germany for use as an aircraft observer weapon, highlighting its unique place in firearms history.
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