October, 2024

Type 97

Japanese Empire
Second World War
Made by Kokura in c.1939
6.5x50mm

World War II, German Reich, Submachine Guns, Handguns, Select Fire, 7.65x25mm, Modern Clones, Mauser, Umarex, C96 Walter Gurske World War II, German Reich, Submachine Guns, Handguns, Select Fire, 7.65x25mm, Modern Clones, Mauser, Umarex, C96 Walter Gurske

Replica: Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer

The Mauser C96 had been one of the first successful autoloading handguns introduced, and had served around the world before, during and after the Great War. In the interwar period Spanish copies proliferated, including a popular select fire model, prompting a German response.

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World War I, Ottoman Empire, Turkey, Rifles, Bolt Action, 7.92x57mm, 1904, Mauser, Mauser 98, WWI Standard Issue Rifles Walter Gurske World War I, Ottoman Empire, Turkey, Rifles, Bolt Action, 7.92x57mm, 1904, Mauser, Mauser 98, WWI Standard Issue Rifles Walter Gurske

Mauser M1903

The most modern rifle in Ottoman inventory during the Great War was an example of the excellent Mauser 98, with some special features. These rifles would serve as a pattern during the interwar Turkish upgrade program, in addition to receiving minor modifications themselves.

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