Description
Antique weapons experts Leo and Guy West have produced another splendid and informative gun book to add to their growing series, this time featuring the Mauser Model 1893 as used by the Dutch farmers-turned-guerilla-fighters from Transvaal and South Africa during the conflict that became known as the Boer War.
The bond between the Boers and the Mauser is legendary, so much so that the Almighty himself is associated with the weapon in their famous motto “Trust in God and the Mauser.”
The Boers’ fieldcraft, marksmanship and mobility were renowned, making them dangerous opponents, and this, along with their accurate an powerful Mausers, proed a lethal combination, as British forces in the Boer War discovered to their cost.
This book analyses in detail two examples of the Z.A.R. Boer War Mauser Model 1893 (M/93) used by the Boers, a rifle and a carbine, as well as accompanying accessories, and offers an appraisal of handling and range based on live firing these historic weapons.
Many close-up colour illustrations and photographs show details of such things as maker's proofing marks and subtle differences between various manufacturers.
These rifles are also famous for having unnoficial carvings on their butts denoting their ownership and examples of these are also shown.
Detailed diagrams of the bolt and trigger mechanisms, sights, etc are provided, along with examples of various types of ammunition, assorted bayonets and sundry other accessories.
The information contained within this book makes it a very useful guide for collectors and dealers.
Details
Publisher - Woodfield Publishing
Language - English
Paperback
Contributors
Author
Leonard Alston-Roberts-West
Guy Alston-Roberts-West
Guy Alston-Roberts-West
Published Date - July 14 2024
ISBN - 9781846832017
Dimensions - 29.7 x 21.0 x 0.6 cm
Page Count - 80
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