This video from C&Rsenal's "Primer" series delves into the history and function of the Mexican Mondragon Model of 1908 rifle. Hosts Othais and Mae provide a comprehensive overview, including a live-fire demonstration. The episode also highlights various firearms-related books for further reading, mentions a specific ammunition supplier, and features animations by Bruno. Supporters can contribute through Patreon and Playeur, and merchandise is available via their website.
This video analyzes the firearms featured in the second trailer for Battlefield 1, highlighting some "oddball" weapons. The creator provides links to their individual, full-length videos on specific guns like the Mondragon, Cei Rigotti, Zeppelin lMG-08, Airplane lMG-08, C96 Mauser, and Schnellfeuer. It also includes a link to the official Battlefield 1 trailer.
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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