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Mauser 7 mm Cavalry Carbine used by Boer Commandos, 1899
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Mauser 7 mm Cavalry Carbine used by Boer Commandos, 1899
5925756 Mauser 7 mm Cavalry Carbine used by Boer Commandos, 1899 by German School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Mauser 7 mm Cavalry Carbine used by Boer Commandos, 1899.
In South Africa the British Army were for the first time in opposition to combatants armed with modern European weapons. The Mauser carbine and rifle were very accurate and sophisticated weapons and British losses were often heavy in set-piece actions against the Boers.
The Mauser carbine was loaded by means of clips of five rounds which enabled a faster rate of fire than the British Enfield rifle. One characteristic of the Boer soldiers, sometimes copied by the English, was their habit of carving names and actions on the woodwork of their weapons. After the war such carved items became much sought after as tourist souvenirs.); eNational Army Museum; German, out of copyright
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This print showcases the Mauser 7 mm Cavalry Carbine, a weapon that played a significant role in the hands of Boer Commandos during the tumultuous year of 1899. The German School's portrayal captures the essence of this historic firearm, now housed at the National Army Museum in London. During the South African conflict, British forces found themselves facing combatants armed with modern European weapons for the first time. The Mauser carbine and rifle proved to be formidable adversaries, boasting exceptional accuracy and sophistication. As a result, British losses were often heavy when engaging in set-piece actions against the Boers. One notable advantage of the Mauser carbine was its loading mechanism using clips of five rounds. This allowed for a faster rate of fire compared to their British counterparts armed with Enfield rifles. Additionally, it is worth mentioning that one distinctive characteristic of Boer soldiers was their penchant for carving names and actions onto their weapon's woodwork – an idiosyncrasy sometimes emulated by English troops. Following the war's conclusion, these intricately carved items became highly sought-after as tourist souvenirs due to their historical significance. This particular photograph immortalizes not only an iconic piece of weaponry but also serves as a testament to an era where military technology clashed on foreign soil with profound consequences.
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