Gewehr 71 with Experimental Magazine
This video delves into the experimental external wraparound magazine for the Gewehr 71 rifle, a precursor to the adopted Gewehr 71/84. The description highlights the limitations of the single-shot Model 1871 Mauser and the military's subsequent search for magazine-fed rifles. It details the mechanics of the tested external magazine, acknowledging its ingenuity in sterile environments but also its practical disadvantages compared to an integral magazine system. The content focuses on historical firearm development and an interesting, albeit ultimately unsuccessful, design iteration.












