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In the last
years of the 1800s, South Africa started a love affair with the turn bolt
rifles of Mauser design. The rifle
and its capabilities in the hands of the Boer, probably fuelled by patriotism,
reached legendary status in its own lifetime. The 7mm Mauser calibre is alive
and well loved to this day. The First
Great Unpleasantness (The Great War) saw the Portuguese Mauser and the
earliest of the Gewehr 98, pitched against each other over a stretch of sand
in the south-west corner of Africa. Newer models
followed but the Mauser had taken root in Africa, both in military and
sporting service, it has stood the test of time. Only a few
remain, and perhaps fittingly as I write this on the day of the 100th
Anniversary of the Peace of Vereeninging this page is dedicated to all those
who served with these. |
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The Mausers of SA SIG is moderated by
Freddy von Solms and Chris D Baragwanath, Please direct any correspondence in
this regard to the SAAACA GC Office |