This video delves into the development of the Mauser Model 1912 and 1912/14 pistols, specifically focusing on rare prototypes chambered in .45 ACP. Unlike the more common 9mm versions, these .45 ACP models showcase Mauser's experimental approach to operating mechanisms. The presenter details three distinct prototypes, illustrating a progression of design changes, including variations in friction delay systems and a buffer mechanism. This content is valuable for firearm enthusiasts interested in historical handgun development and less common variants.
This video explores the rare Mauser 1917 Trench Carbine prototype, a pistol-caliber firearm developed for German Sturmtruppen during the final stages of World War I. Unlike the adopted Luger LP08 and Bergmann MP18.I, this Mauser variant was never officially adopted, with only around 40 prototypes produced. The description highlights its unique features, including a magazine derived from the 1906/08 pistol and differences from standard C96 pistols and pre-war sporting carbines. All observed examples were semi-automatic, predating the later full-auto Schnellfeuer models.
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