M1908 Mondragon Semiauto Rifle
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.












