Chinese Mystery Mauser: Fake FN Model 30
This video examines a Chinese-manufactured rifle identified as a 'Fake FN Model 30,' which is a copy of the FN Model 24/30 Mauser rifle. The content delves into the history of Mauser rifles in Warlord-era China, noting that various Chinese armies acquired numerous Mauser rifles, including significant imports from FN. The description highlights that while some Chinese arsenals produced high-quality copies, many smaller shops created crude, artisanal versions that are not safe to fire. The presenter thanks a viewer for loaning the rifle for filming and promotes Dolf Goldsmith's book 'Arming the Dragon.'














