Mauser facts for kids
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| Industry | Firearms |
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| Predecessor | Königlich Württembergische Gewehrfabrik |
| Successor | Mauser Jagdwaffen GmbH |
| Founded | 31 July 1811 |
| Founders | Wilhelm & Paul Mauser |
| Headquarters |
Isny im Allgäu
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Germany
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Area served
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Worldwide |
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Key people
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Mauser brothers |
| Products | Bolt-action rifles |
| Owner | Lüke & Ortmeier Gruppe |
Mauser, originally Königliche Waffen Schmieden, is a German arms manufacturer. Their line of bolt-action rifles and semi-automatic pistols has been produced since the 1870s for the German armed forces. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Mauser designs were also exported and licensed to many countries which adopted them as military and civilian sporting firearms. The Mauser Model 98 in particular was widely adopted and copied, and is the foundation of many of today's sporting bolt action rifles.
History
Founded as Königliche Waffen Schmieden on 31 July 1811 by Frederick I. Originally located partly at Ludwigsburg and partly in Christophsthal, the factory was transferred to Oberndorf in the former Augustine Cloister. Andreas Mauser was the master gunsmith there. Of his seven sons who worked with him there, Peter Paul Mauser showed an outstanding ability to develop methods of operation that were faster and more efficient. His older brother Wilhelm assumed many of his father's duties as he became ill.
Images for kids
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Karabiner 98k in mint condition, made in 1940. From the collections of the Swedish Army Museum.
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Mauser C96 in 9 mm Luger
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Mauser factory, 1910
See also
In Spanish: Mauser para niños
