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Post by Larry Dunn on Apr 23, 2009 15:59:56 GMT -8
In the period just prior to the First World War OEWG/Steyr operated in concert with the Lowe/DWM/Mauser cartel, producing the "Modelo 1912" on contract for Mexico, Chile and Colombia. The M1912 is a full-length military rifle based on the Gewehr 98; the main difference being the caliber (7x57mm vs. 7.92x57mm), the rear sight (tangent vs. the Lange "roller coaster") and a handguard that extends around the rear sight. Steyr had a considerable quantity Modelo 1912s scheduled for delivery to Latin America in 1914 that were seized by the Austro-Hungarian government and pressed into military service with the designation "Repetiergewehr M14." Units that were issued the M14 include Seebaon. Triest See photo at this link: www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aV18ue99 -Larry |
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Post by oskar2ndchev on Apr 23, 2009 21:05:01 GMT -8
Interesting! Talk about defending at the water's edge. Now that would be an impression to do. :-)
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Post by Larry Dunn on Apr 24, 2009 8:06:30 GMT -8
Interesting! Talk about defending at the water's edge. Now that would be an impression to do. :-) I didn't just buy a Modelo 1912 to re-enact the Chaco War ;D -Larry |
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Post by Larry Dunn on May 6, 2009 16:03:14 GMT -8
I've just found out that the Chilean Modelo 1912 was also used by (drum roll....) The Royal Navy! There were two battleships intended for the Chilean Navy nearly completed in British yards when the war broke out, which were seized by the British, including their complement of about 820 M12 rifles in 7x57 Mauser. Poor Chile, everyone swiping there rifles! One of the ships, HMS Canada (aka Almirante Lattore)was eventually delivered to Chile, but with Ross rifles!
-Larry
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