Summary
Belgian service rifle, Mauser M 1889 Carbine Cal. 7.65 mm., rifled (4 grooves) barrel 545 mm. long. Bolt action, fixed box magazine holds five cartridges. Fully stocked, cleaning rod, sighted to 1900 m., brass sight protector. S/N 33027.
Adopted in 1889 and used in World War I by engineers and artillery.
Physical Description
Mauser M 1889 Carbine Cal. 7.65 mm., rifled (4 grooves) barrel 545 mm. long. Bolt action, fixed box magazine holds five cartridges.
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Date Used
1914-1918
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Inscriptions
Stamped on knox form: 'MANUFACTURE D'ARMES DE L' ETAT M / 89'
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Overall Dimensions
1055 mm (Length), 90 mm (Width), 120 mm (Height), 4 kg (Weight)
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References
[Book] Penrose, Edgar H. 1949. Descriptive Catalogue of the Collection of Firearms in the Museum of Applied Science of Victoria. 161. 14.
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Keywords
Rifles & Muskets: Belgian, Rifles & Muskets: Military, World War I, 1914-1918, War Trophies