Mauser
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Mauser, originally the Königlich Württembergische Gewehrfabrik, was a German arms manufacturer. Their line of bolt-action rifles and semi-automatic pistols was produced beginning in the 1870s for the
Mauser Model 1871 rifle
Mauser Experimental Model 92 in caliber 8x58R. This rifle took part in the rifle trials that led to the Swedish Mauser.
Swedish carbine Model 1894
Swedish rifle Model 1896
Bolt action
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Bolt action is a type of manual firearm action that is operated by directly manipulating the turn-bolt via a bolt handle, most commonly placed on the right-hand side of the firearm. The majority of bo
Bolt action rotating bolt in Mauser m/96
A US Marine extracts a spent round from an M40A3 using a bolt-action mechanism.
A disassembled Karabiner 98k action
Close-up of the action on an SMLE Mk III rifle, showing the bolt head, magazine cut off, and charger clip guide