What the heck IS this military rifle?
I have been known to haunt the Swiss rifle forum and one member there asks, what the heck is this thing? I know most military designs, but you have got me!http://www.swissrifles.com/unknown/
"...hit your enemy in the belly, and kick him when he is down, and boil his prisoners in oil- if you take any- and torture his women and children. Then people will keep clear of you..." -Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher, speaking at the Hague Peace Conference in 1899.
"...hit your enemy in the belly, and kick him when he is down, and boil his prisoners in oil- if you take any- and torture his women and children. Then people will keep clear of you..." -Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher, speaking at the Hague Peace Conference in 1899.
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Definately Swiss but it's something I've never seen before. 0 -
Someone over there said it is a Mexican Army contract 1893 or 4 Mondragon semi auto made by Sig on contract. Sounds about right, but it sure looks like a bolt action.
"...hit your enemy in the belly, and kick him when he is down, and boil his prisoners in oil- if you take any- and torture his women and children. Then people will keep clear of you..." -Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher, speaking at the Hague Peace Conference in 1899.0 -
Here's a link to the discussion. Seems it's a straight pull bolt action rifle made for the Mexican army. http://pub55.ezboard.com/fcollectorguns35625frm1.showMessage?topicID=2668.topic 0
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