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	!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="50"\|''' Release Date'''		!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="50"\|''' Release Date'''
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	\| ''[[Deadfall Adventures]]'' \|\| Selbstlader \|\| \|\| \|\| 2013		\| ''[[Deadfall Adventures]]'' \|\| "Selbstlader" \|\| \|\| \|\| 2013
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	\| ''[[Battlefield 1]]'' \|\| Selbstlader M1916 \|\| \|\| \|\| 2016		\| ''[[Battlefield 1]]'' \|\| "Selbstlader M1916" \|\| \|\| \|\| 2016
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	\| ''[[Battlefield V]]'' \|\| Selbstlader 1916 \|\| \|\| \|\| 2018		\| ''[[Battlefield V]]'' \|\| "Selbstlader 1916" \|\| \|\| \|\| 2018
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			\| ''[[Call of Duty: Vanguard]]'' \|\| "M1916" \|\| \|\| Added in Season 3 (2022) \|\| 2021
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Slon95 at 18:34, 13 September 2021

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	[[File:Mauser1916Selbstlader.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|right\|Mauser Selbstlader M1916 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]		[[File:Mauser1916Selbstlader.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|right\|Mauser Selbstlader M1916 ''Fliegerkarabiner'' - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
	The '''Mauser Selbstlader M1916''' (Selbstlader is German for ''autoloader''), also known as the '''Mauser Selbstlader M1915''', is an early German semi-automatic rifle, based on the mechanisms of the experimental Mauser Model 1906/08 pistol. A rare weapon ~~with only 1,000 ever produced~~, it was adopted in limited numbers by the Imperial German Army during the First World War. It was officially designated '''Selbstlader-Karabiner Mauser M 1916''' by the Ballon-und-Zeppelin-Truppe, and '''Fliegerkarabiner 15''' by the German Air Force.		The '''Mauser Selbstlader M1916''' (Selbstlader is German for ''autoloader''), also known as the '''Mauser Selbstlader M1915''', is an early German semi-automatic rifle, based on the mechanisms of the experimental Mauser Model 1906/08 pistol. A rare weapon, it was adopted in limited numbers by the Imperial German Army during the First World War. It was officially designated '''Selbstlader-Karabiner Mauser M 1916''' by the Ballon-und-Zeppelin-Truppe, and '''Fliegerkarabiner 15''' by the German Air Force.

	The Selbstlader M1915/1916 is the final result of the successive evolution of Paul Mauser's semi-automatic designs, the very first of which was the ill-fated "Construktion 98" with a movable barrel (during which trials, Paul Mauser lost sight in his left eye due to a gun rupture), patented in 1899, and its improved version from 1902. In 1906, Mauser presented a new prototype self-loading rifle, this time very different from past models. In 1908, this prototype rifle was modernized as the "Selbstlader 06/08". It is a semi-automatic rifle, superficially reminiscent of the [[Gewehr 98]], and fed by a built-in magazine for 5 or 25 rounds. In 1910, the Selbstlader M1910 was introduced, the main innovation of which was a 25-round detachable magazine, and then a slightly updated M1910/1913 in 1913.		The Selbstlader M1915/1916 is the final result of the successive evolution of Paul Mauser's semi-automatic designs, the very first of which was the ill-fated "Construktion 98" with a movable barrel (during which trials, Paul Mauser lost sight in his left eye due to a gun rupture), patented in 1899, and its improved version from 1902. In 1906, Mauser presented a new prototype self-loading rifle, this time very different from past models. In 1908, this prototype rifle was modernized as the "Selbstlader 06/08". It is a semi-automatic rifle, superficially reminiscent of the [[Gewehr 98]], and fed by a built-in magazine for 5 or 25 rounds. In 1910, the Selbstlader M1910 was introduced, the main innovation of which was a new 25-round detachable magazine, and then a slightly updated M1910/1913 in 1913.

	The rifle was trialed at the start of First World War. It performed well, but was very sensitive to field conditions, as the rounds had to be lubricated in grease. It was rejected by the German Army, but was adopted by the German Air Corps and the Ballon-und-Zeppelin-Truppe, both of whom do not face the dirty troubles of the ground troops down below. Since aircraft-mounted machine guns were not fully developed yet, air crews and semi-automatic rifles fitted each other's needs quite nicely early on. Later, the German Air Corps replaced the Selbstlader M1916 with the cheaper [[Mondragón Rifle\|Flieger-Selbstlader-Karabiner 15 Mondragon Rifle]] (some sources also say that it was the other way around, that the Mondragón rifle replaced the M1916). The self-loading rifles were soon phased out entirely when aircraft-mounted machine guns became commonplace.		The rifle was trialed at the start of First World War. It performed well, but was very sensitive to field conditions, as the rounds had to be lubricated in grease. It was rejected by the German Army, but was adopted by the German Air Corps and the Ballon-und-Zeppelin-Truppe, both of whom do not face the dirty troubles of the ground troops down below. Since aircraft-mounted machine guns were not fully developed yet, air crews and semi-automatic rifles fitted each other's needs quite nicely early on. Later, the German Air Corps replaced the Selbstlader M1916 with the cheaper [[Mondragón Rifle\|Flieger-Selbstlader-Karabiner 15 Mondragon Rifle]] (some sources also say that it was the other way around, that the Mondragón rifle replaced the M1916). The self-loading rifles were soon phased out entirely when aircraft-mounted machine guns became commonplace.

	The real difference between the M1915 and the M1916 is minimal, and depends on the year of manufacture; there also exist some rifles marked "1917". Two variants of the M1915/1916 rifle exist, a rifle version for infantry and a carbine version for air crews. The carbine version (pictured on the right) is noted by a much shorter forend, a small front grip just in front of the magazine, and a shorter barrel. ~~Approximately~~ 600 of the ~~1000~~ produced ~~M1916s~~ were rifles, and the rest being the carbines. While the carbine version was released specifically for the air service, it is not known if the infantry versions were used to any extent, or if they were left in storage. In light of its purpose, each of the carbines were equipped with eight magazines, which gave a full 200 rounds of ammunition ready for use.		The real difference between the M1915 and the M1916 is minimal, and depends on the year of manufacture; there also exist some rifles marked "1917". Two variants of the M1915/1916 rifle exist, a rifle version for infantry and a carbine version for air crews. The carbine version (pictured on the right) is noted by a much shorter forend, a small front grip just in front of the magazine, and a shorter barrel. Although it is generally believed that 1000 was made (or possibly ordered), approximately 600 of the M1915/1916s were confirmed produced, about 1/3 were rifles, and the rest being the carbines. While the carbine version was released specifically for the air service, it is not known if the infantry versions were used to any extent, or if they were left in storage. In light of its purpose, each of the carbines were equipped with eight magazines, which gave a full 200 rounds of ammunition ready for use.

	The same design of magazines were used in the later [[MG13]].		The same design of magazines were used in the later [[MG13]].
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	'''Weight:''' {{convert\|kg\|4.9}}		'''Weight:''' {{convert\|kg\|4.9}}

	'''Capacity:''' 25		'''Capacity:''' 25-round detachable box magazine

	'''Country of Origin:''' Germany		'''Country of Origin:''' Germany

Slon95 at 15:30, 13 September 2021

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	The '''Mauser Selbstlader M1916''' (Selbstlader is German for ''autoloader''), also known as the '''Mauser Selbstlader M1915''', is an early German semi-automatic rifle, based on the mechanisms of the experimental Mauser Model 1906/08 pistol. A rare weapon with only 1,000 ever produced, it was adopted in limited numbers by the Imperial German Army during the First World War. It was officially designated '''Selbstlader-Karabiner Mauser M 1916''' by the Ballon-und-Zeppelin-Truppe, and '''Fliegerkarabiner 15''' by the German Air Force.		The '''Mauser Selbstlader M1916''' (Selbstlader is German for ''autoloader''), also known as the '''Mauser Selbstlader M1915''', is an early German semi-automatic rifle, based on the mechanisms of the experimental Mauser Model 1906/08 pistol. A rare weapon with only 1,000 ever produced, it was adopted in limited numbers by the Imperial German Army during the First World War. It was officially designated '''Selbstlader-Karabiner Mauser M 1916''' by the Ballon-und-Zeppelin-Truppe, and '''Fliegerkarabiner 15''' by the German Air Force.

	The Selbstlader M1915/1916 is the final result of the successive evolution of Paul Mauser's semi-automatic designs, the very first of which was the ill-fated "Construktion 98" with a movable barrel (during which trials, Paul Mauser lost sight in his left eye due to a gun rupture), patented in 1899, and its improved version from 1902. In 1906, Mauser presented a new prototype self-loading rifle, this time very different from past models. In 1908, this prototype rifle was modernized as the "Selbstlader 06/08". It is a semi-automatic rifle, superficially reminiscent of the [[Gewehr 98]], and fed by a built-in magazine for 5 or 20 rounds. In 1910, the Selbstlader M1910 was introduced, the main innovation of which was a 25-round detachable magazine, and then a slightly updated M1910/1913 in 1913.		The Selbstlader M1915/1916 is the final result of the successive evolution of Paul Mauser's semi-automatic designs, the very first of which was the ill-fated "Construktion 98" with a movable barrel (during which trials, Paul Mauser lost sight in his left eye due to a gun rupture), patented in 1899, and its improved version from 1902. In 1906, Mauser presented a new prototype self-loading rifle, this time very different from past models. In 1908, this prototype rifle was modernized as the "Selbstlader 06/08". It is a semi-automatic rifle, superficially reminiscent of the [[Gewehr 98]], and fed by a built-in magazine for 5 or 25 rounds. In 1910, the Selbstlader M1910 was introduced, the main innovation of which was a 25-round detachable magazine, and then a slightly updated M1910/1913 in 1913.

	The rifle was trialed at the start of First World War. It performed well, but was very sensitive to field conditions, as the rounds had to be lubricated in grease. It was rejected by the German Army, but was adopted by the German Air Corps and the Ballon-und-Zeppelin-Truppe, both of whom do not face the dirty troubles of the ground troops down below. Since aircraft-mounted machine guns were not fully developed yet, air crews and semi-automatic rifles fitted each other's needs quite nicely early on. Later, the German Air Corps replaced the Selbstlader M1916 with the cheaper [[Mondragón Rifle\|Flieger-Selbstlader-Karabiner 15 Mondragon Rifle]] (some sources also say that it was the other way around, that the Mondragón rifle replaced the M1916). The self-loading rifles were soon phased out entirely when aircraft-mounted machine guns became commonplace.		The rifle was trialed at the start of First World War. It performed well, but was very sensitive to field conditions, as the rounds had to be lubricated in grease. It was rejected by the German Army, but was adopted by the German Air Corps and the Ballon-und-Zeppelin-Truppe, both of whom do not face the dirty troubles of the ground troops down below. Since aircraft-mounted machine guns were not fully developed yet, air crews and semi-automatic rifles fitted each other's needs quite nicely early on. Later, the German Air Corps replaced the Selbstlader M1916 with the cheaper [[Mondragón Rifle\|Flieger-Selbstlader-Karabiner 15 Mondragon Rifle]] (some sources also say that it was the other way around, that the Mondragón rifle replaced the M1916). The self-loading rifles were soon phased out entirely when aircraft-mounted machine guns became commonplace.

PyramidHead at 15:49, 12 September 2021

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	[[File:Mauser1916Selbstlader.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|right\|Mauser Selbstlader M1916 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]		[[File:Mauser1916Selbstlader.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|right\|Mauser Selbstlader M1916 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
	The '''Mauser Selbstlader M1916''' (Selbstlader is German for autoloader), also known as the '''Mauser Selbstlader M1915''', is an early German semi-automatic rifle, based on the mechanisms of the experimental Mauser Model 1906/08 pistol. A rare weapon with only ~~1000~~ ever produced, it was adopted in limited numbers by the Imperial German Army during the First World War. It was officially designated '''Selbstlader-Karabiner Mauser M 1916''' by the Ballon-und-Zeppelin-Truppe, and '''Fliegerkarabiner 15''' by the German Air Force.		The '''Mauser Selbstlader M1916''' (Selbstlader is German for ''autoloader''), also known as the '''Mauser Selbstlader M1915''', is an early German semi-automatic rifle, based on the mechanisms of the experimental Mauser Model 1906/08 pistol. A rare weapon with only 1,000 ever produced, it was adopted in limited numbers by the Imperial German Army during the First World War. It was officially designated '''Selbstlader-Karabiner Mauser M 1916''' by the Ballon-und-Zeppelin-Truppe, and '''Fliegerkarabiner 15''' by the German Air Force.

	The Selbstlader M1915/1916 is the final result of the successive evolution of Paul Mauser's semi-automatic designs, the very first of which was the ill-fated "Construktion 98" with a movable barrel (during which trials Paul Mauser lost sight in his left eye due to a gun rupture), patented in 1899, and its improved version from 1902. In 1906 Mauser ~~presents~~ a new prototype ~~of a~~ self-loading rifle, this time very different from ~~the~~ past, ~~in 1908~~ modernized as "Selbstlader 06/08". It ~~was~~ a semi-automatic rifle, superficially reminiscent of the [[Gewehr 98]] and fed by a built-in magazine for 5 or 20 rounds. In 1910 the Selbstlader M1910 was introduced, the main innovation of which was a detachable magazine ~~for 25 rounds~~, and then a slightly updated M1910/1913 in 1913.		The Selbstlader M1915/1916 is the final result of the successive evolution of Paul Mauser's semi-automatic designs, the very first of which was the ill-fated "Construktion 98" with a movable barrel (during which trials, Paul Mauser lost sight in his left eye due to a gun rupture), patented in 1899, and its improved version from 1902. In 1906, Mauser presented a new prototype self-loading rifle, this time very different from past models. In 1908, this prototype rifle was modernized as the "Selbstlader 06/08". It is a semi-automatic rifle, superficially reminiscent of the [[Gewehr 98]], and fed by a built-in magazine for 5 or 20 rounds. In 1910, the Selbstlader M1910 was introduced, the main innovation of which was a 25-round detachable magazine, and then a slightly updated M1910/1913 in 1913.

	The rifle was trialed at the start of First World War. It performed well, but was very sensitive to field conditions, as the rounds had to be lubricated in grease. It was rejected by the German Army, but was adopted by the German Air Corps and the Ballon-und-Zeppelin-Truppe, both of whom do not face the dirty troubles of the ground troops down below. Since aircraft-mounted machine guns were not fully developed yet, air crews and semi-automatic rifles fitted each other's needs quite nicely early on. Later, the German Air Corps replaced the Selbstlader M1916 with the cheaper [[Mondragón Rifle\|Flieger-Selbstlader-Karabiner 15 Mondragon Rifle]] (some sources also say that it was the other way around, that the ~~Mondragon~~ rifle replaced the M1916). The self-loading rifles were soon phased out entirely when aircraft-mounted machine guns became commonplace.		The rifle was trialed at the start of First World War. It performed well, but was very sensitive to field conditions, as the rounds had to be lubricated in grease. It was rejected by the German Army, but was adopted by the German Air Corps and the Ballon-und-Zeppelin-Truppe, both of whom do not face the dirty troubles of the ground troops down below. Since aircraft-mounted machine guns were not fully developed yet, air crews and semi-automatic rifles fitted each other's needs quite nicely early on. Later, the German Air Corps replaced the Selbstlader M1916 with the cheaper [[Mondragón Rifle\|Flieger-Selbstlader-Karabiner 15 Mondragon Rifle]] (some sources also say that it was the other way around, that the Mondragón rifle replaced the M1916). The self-loading rifles were soon phased out entirely when aircraft-mounted machine guns became commonplace.

	The real difference between the M1915 and the M1916 is ~~absent~~, and depends on the year of manufacture; also ~~known about the existence of~~ rifles marked "1917". Two variants of the M1915/1916 rifle exist, a rifle version for infantry and a carbine version for air crews. The carbine version (pictured on the right) is noted by a much shorter forend, a small front grip just in front of the magazine, and a shorter barrel. Approximately 600 of the 1000 produced M1916s were rifles, and the rest being the carbines. While the carbine version was released specifically for the air service, it is not known ~~were is used for this~~ the infantry versions, or if they were left in ~~stock~~. In ~~view~~ of its purpose, each of the carbines ~~was~~ equipped with 8 magazines, which gave a full 200 rounds of ammunition ready for use.		The real difference between the M1915 and the M1916 is minimal, and depends on the year of manufacture; there also exist some rifles marked "1917". Two variants of the M1915/1916 rifle exist, a rifle version for infantry and a carbine version for air crews. The carbine version (pictured on the right) is noted by a much shorter forend, a small front grip just in front of the magazine, and a shorter barrel. Approximately 600 of the 1000 produced M1916s were rifles, and the rest being the carbines. While the carbine version was released specifically for the air service, it is not known if the infantry versions were used to any extent, or if they were left in storage. In light of its purpose, each of the carbines were equipped with eight magazines, which gave a full 200 rounds of ammunition ready for use.

	The same design of magazines were used in the later [[MG13]].		The same design of magazines were used in the later [[MG13]].

HighPhigh at 08:22, 12 September 2021

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	[[File:Mauser1916Selbstlader.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|right\|Mauser Selbstlader M1916 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]		[[File:Mauser1916Selbstlader.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|right\|Mauser Selbstlader M1916 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
	The '''Mauser Selbstlader M1916''' (Selbstlader is German for autoloader), also known as the '''Mauser Selbstlader M1915''', is an early German semi-automatic rifle, based on the mechanisms of the experimental Mauser Model 1906/08 pistol. A rare weapon with only 1000 ever produced, it was adopted in limited numbers by the Imperial German Army during the First World War. It was officially designated '''Selbstlader-Karabiner Mauser M 1916''' by the Ballon-und-Zeppelin-Truppe, and '''~~Fliegerkarabine~~ 15''' by the German Air Force.		The '''Mauser Selbstlader M1916''' (Selbstlader is German for autoloader), also known as the '''Mauser Selbstlader M1915''', is an early German semi-automatic rifle, based on the mechanisms of the experimental Mauser Model 1906/08 pistol. A rare weapon with only 1000 ever produced, it was adopted in limited numbers by the Imperial German Army during the First World War. It was officially designated '''Selbstlader-Karabiner Mauser M 1916''' by the Ballon-und-Zeppelin-Truppe, and '''Fliegerkarabiner 15''' by the German Air Force.

	The Selbstlader M1915/1916 is the final result of the successive evolution of Paul Mauser's semi-automatic designs, the very first of which was the ill-fated "Construktion 98" with a movable barrel (during which trials Paul Mauser lost sight in his left eye due to a gun rupture), patented in 1899, and its improved version from 1902. In 1906 Mauser presents a new prototype of a self-loading rifle, this time very different from the past, in 1908 modernized as "Selbstlader 06/08". It was a semi-automatic rifle, superficially reminiscent of the [[Gewehr 98]] and fed by a built-in magazine for 5 or 20 rounds. In 1910 the Selbstlader M1910 was introduced, the main innovation of which was a detachable magazine for 25 rounds, and then a slightly updated M1910/1913 in 1913.		The Selbstlader M1915/1916 is the final result of the successive evolution of Paul Mauser's semi-automatic designs, the very first of which was the ill-fated "Construktion 98" with a movable barrel (during which trials Paul Mauser lost sight in his left eye due to a gun rupture), patented in 1899, and its improved version from 1902. In 1906 Mauser presents a new prototype of a self-loading rifle, this time very different from the past, in 1908 modernized as "Selbstlader 06/08". It was a semi-automatic rifle, superficially reminiscent of the [[Gewehr 98]] and fed by a built-in magazine for 5 or 20 rounds. In 1910 the Selbstlader M1910 was introduced, the main innovation of which was a detachable magazine for 25 rounds, and then a slightly updated M1910/1913 in 1913.

Slon95 at 21:30, 11 September 2021

2021-09-11T21:30:51Z

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	The '''Mauser Selbstlader M1916''' (Selbstlader is German for autoloader), also known as the '''Mauser Selbstlader M1915''', is an early German semi-automatic rifle, based on the mechanisms of the experimental Mauser Model 1906/08 pistol. A rare weapon with only 1000 ever produced, it was adopted in limited numbers by the Imperial German Army during the First World War. It was officially designated '''Selbstlader-Karabiner Mauser M 1916''' by the Ballon-und-Zeppelin-Truppe, and '''Fliegerkarabine 15''' by the German Air Force.		The '''Mauser Selbstlader M1916''' (Selbstlader is German for autoloader), also known as the '''Mauser Selbstlader M1915''', is an early German semi-automatic rifle, based on the mechanisms of the experimental Mauser Model 1906/08 pistol. A rare weapon with only 1000 ever produced, it was adopted in limited numbers by the Imperial German Army during the First World War. It was officially designated '''Selbstlader-Karabiner Mauser M 1916''' by the Ballon-und-Zeppelin-Truppe, and '''Fliegerkarabine 15''' by the German Air Force.

	The Selbstlader M1915/1916 is the final result of the successive evolution of Paul Mauser's semi-automatic designs, the very first of which was the ill-fated "Construktion 98" with a movable barrel (during which trials Paul Mauser lost sight in his ~~right~~ eye due to a gun rupture), patented in 1899, and its improved version from 1902. In 1906 Mauser presents a new prototype of a self-loading rifle, this time very different from the past, in 1908 modernized as "Selbstlader 06/08". It was a semi-automatic rifle, superficially reminiscent of the [[Gewehr 98]] and fed by a built-in magazine for 5 or 20 rounds. In 1910 the Selbstlader M1910 was introduced, the main innovation of which was a detachable magazine for 25 rounds, and then a slightly updated M1910/1913 in 1913.		The Selbstlader M1915/1916 is the final result of the successive evolution of Paul Mauser's semi-automatic designs, the very first of which was the ill-fated "Construktion 98" with a movable barrel (during which trials Paul Mauser lost sight in his left eye due to a gun rupture), patented in 1899, and its improved version from 1902. In 1906 Mauser presents a new prototype of a self-loading rifle, this time very different from the past, in 1908 modernized as "Selbstlader 06/08". It was a semi-automatic rifle, superficially reminiscent of the [[Gewehr 98]] and fed by a built-in magazine for 5 or 20 rounds. In 1910 the Selbstlader M1910 was introduced, the main innovation of which was a detachable magazine for 25 rounds, and then a slightly updated M1910/1913 in 1913.

	The rifle was trialed at the start of First World War. It performed well, but was very sensitive to field conditions, as the rounds had to be lubricated in grease. It was rejected by the German Army, but was adopted by the German Air Corps and the Ballon-und-Zeppelin-Truppe, both of whom do not face the dirty troubles of the ground troops down below. Since aircraft-mounted machine guns were not fully developed yet, air crews and semi-automatic rifles fitted each other's needs quite nicely early on. Later, the German Air Corps replaced the Selbstlader M1916 with the cheaper [[Mondragón Rifle\|Flieger-Selbstlader-Karabiner 15 Mondragon Rifle]] (some sources also say that it was the other way around, that the Mondragon rifle replaced the M1916). The self-loading rifles were soon phased out entirely when aircraft-mounted machine guns became commonplace.		The rifle was trialed at the start of First World War. It performed well, but was very sensitive to field conditions, as the rounds had to be lubricated in grease. It was rejected by the German Army, but was adopted by the German Air Corps and the Ballon-und-Zeppelin-Truppe, both of whom do not face the dirty troubles of the ground troops down below. Since aircraft-mounted machine guns were not fully developed yet, air crews and semi-automatic rifles fitted each other's needs quite nicely early on. Later, the German Air Corps replaced the Selbstlader M1916 with the cheaper [[Mondragón Rifle\|Flieger-Selbstlader-Karabiner 15 Mondragon Rifle]] (some sources also say that it was the other way around, that the Mondragon rifle replaced the M1916). The self-loading rifles were soon phased out entirely when aircraft-mounted machine guns became commonplace.

	The real difference between the M1915 and the M1916 is ~~unknown~~, and ~~most likely~~ depends on the year of manufacture. Two variants of the M1915/1916 rifle exist, a rifle version for infantry and a carbine version for air crews. The carbine version (pictured on the right) is noted by a much shorter forend, a small front grip just in front of the magazine, and a shorter barrel. Approximately 600 of the 1000 produced M1916s were rifles, and the rest being the carbines.		The real difference between the M1915 and the M1916 is absent, and depends on the year of manufacture; also known about the existence of rifles marked "1917". Two variants of the M1915/1916 rifle exist, a rifle version for infantry and a carbine version for air crews. The carbine version (pictured on the right) is noted by a much shorter forend, a small front grip just in front of the magazine, and a shorter barrel. Approximately 600 of the 1000 produced M1916s were rifles, and the rest being the carbines. While the carbine version was released specifically for the air service, it is not known were is used for this the infantry versions, or if they were left in stock. In view of its purpose, each of the carbines was equipped with 8 magazines, which gave a full 200 rounds of ammunition ready for use.

	The same magazines were used in the later [[MG13]].		The same design of magazines were used in the later [[MG13]].

	== Specifications ==		== Specifications ==

	''(1915 - ~~1916~~)''		''(1915 - 1917)''

	'''Caliber:''' 7.92x57mm Mauser		'''Caliber:''' 7.92x57mm Mauser

Slon95 at 20:07, 11 September 2021

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	[[File:Mauser1916Selbstlader.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|right\|Mauser Selbstlader M1916 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]		[[File:Mauser1916Selbstlader.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|right\|Mauser Selbstlader M1916 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
	The '''Mauser Selbstlader M1916''' (Selbstlader is German for autoloader), also known as the '''Mauser Selbstlader M1915''', is an early German semi-automatic rifle, ~~developed from~~ the mechanisms of the experimental Mauser Model 1906/08 pistol. A rare weapon with only 1000 ever produced, it was adopted in limited numbers by the Imperial German Army during the First World War. It was officially designated '''Selbstlader-Karabiner Mauser M 1916''' by the Ballon-und-Zeppelin-Truppe, and '''Fliegerkarabine 15''' by the German Air Force.		The '''Mauser Selbstlader M1916''' (Selbstlader is German for autoloader), also known as the '''Mauser Selbstlader M1915''', is an early German semi-automatic rifle, based on the mechanisms of the experimental Mauser Model 1906/08 pistol. A rare weapon with only 1000 ever produced, it was adopted in limited numbers by the Imperial German Army during the First World War. It was officially designated '''Selbstlader-Karabiner Mauser M 1916''' by the Ballon-und-Zeppelin-Truppe, and '''Fliegerkarabine 15''' by the German Air Force.

			The Selbstlader M1915/1916 is the final result of the successive evolution of Paul Mauser's semi-automatic designs, the very first of which was the ill-fated "Construktion 98" with a movable barrel (during which trials Paul Mauser lost sight in his right eye due to a gun rupture), patented in 1899, and its improved version from 1902. In 1906 Mauser presents a new prototype of a self-loading rifle, this time very different from the past, in 1908 modernized as "Selbstlader 06/08". It was a semi-automatic rifle, superficially reminiscent of the [[Gewehr 98]] and fed by a built-in magazine for 5 or 20 rounds. In 1910 the Selbstlader M1910 was introduced, the main innovation of which was a detachable magazine for 25 rounds, and then a slightly updated M1910/1913 in 1913.

	The rifle was trialed at the start of First World War. It performed well, but was very sensitive to field conditions, as the rounds had to be lubricated in grease. It was rejected by the German Army, but was adopted by the German Air Corps and the Ballon-und-Zeppelin-Truppe, both of whom do not face the dirty troubles of the ground troops down below. Since aircraft-mounted machine guns were not fully developed yet, air crews and semi-automatic rifles fitted each other's needs quite nicely early on. Later, the German Air Corps replaced the Selbstlader M1916 with the cheaper [[Mondragón Rifle\|Flieger-Selbstlader-Karabiner 15 Mondragon Rifle]] (some sources also say that it was the other way around, that the Mondragon rifle replaced the M1916). The self-loading rifles were soon phased out entirely when aircraft-mounted machine guns became commonplace.		The rifle was trialed at the start of First World War. It performed well, but was very sensitive to field conditions, as the rounds had to be lubricated in grease. It was rejected by the German Army, but was adopted by the German Air Corps and the Ballon-und-Zeppelin-Truppe, both of whom do not face the dirty troubles of the ground troops down below. Since aircraft-mounted machine guns were not fully developed yet, air crews and semi-automatic rifles fitted each other's needs quite nicely early on. Later, the German Air Corps replaced the Selbstlader M1916 with the cheaper [[Mondragón Rifle\|Flieger-Selbstlader-Karabiner 15 Mondragon Rifle]] (some sources also say that it was the other way around, that the Mondragon rifle replaced the M1916). The self-loading rifles were soon phased out entirely when aircraft-mounted machine guns became commonplace.

	Two variants of the rifle exist, a rifle version for infantry and a carbine version for air crews. The carbine version (pictured on the right) is noted by a much shorter forend, a small front grip just in front of the magazine, and a shorter barrel. Approximately 600 of the 1000 produced M1916s were rifles, and the rest being the carbines~~. Some sources specify the rifle version as the '''Mauser M1906/08 rifle''' and the carbine '''Mauser M1910/13'''~~.		The real difference between the M1915 and the M1916 is unknown, and most likely depends on the year of manufacture. Two variants of the M1915/1916 rifle exist, a rifle version for infantry and a carbine version for air crews. The carbine version (pictured on the right) is noted by a much shorter forend, a small front grip just in front of the magazine, and a shorter barrel. Approximately 600 of the 1000 produced M1916s were rifles, and the rest being the carbines.

	The same magazines were used in the later [[MG13]].		The same magazines were used in the later [[MG13]].

	== Specifications ==		== Specifications ==

			''(1915 - 1916)''

	'''Caliber:''' 7.92x57mm Mauser		'''Caliber:''' 7.92x57mm Mauser

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	Two variants of the rifle exist, a rifle version for infantry and a carbine version for air crews. The carbine version (pictured on the right) is noted by a much shorter forend, a small front grip just in front of the magazine, and a shorter barrel. Approximately 600 of the 1000 produced M1916s were rifles, and the rest being the carbines. Some sources specify the rifle version as the '''Mauser M1906/08 rifle''' and the carbine '''Mauser M1910/13'''.		Two variants of the rifle exist, a rifle version for infantry and a carbine version for air crews. The carbine version (pictured on the right) is noted by a much shorter forend, a small front grip just in front of the magazine, and a shorter barrel. Approximately 600 of the 1000 produced M1916s were rifles, and the rest being the carbines. Some sources specify the rifle version as the '''Mauser M1906/08 rifle''' and the carbine '''Mauser M1910/13'''.

	~~It is worth noting that~~ the later [[MG13]] ~~will use magazines of the same design~~.		The same magazines were used in the later [[MG13]].

	== Specifications ==		== Specifications ==

Slon95: forgottenweapons.com/early-semiauto-rifles/mauser-selbstlader/ You can compare them yourself - even the lips and the latch are the same.

2021-09-11T16:36:56Z

forgottenweapons.com/early-semiauto-rifles/mauser-selbstlader/ You can compare them yourself - even the lips and the latch are the same.

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	Two variants of the rifle exist, a rifle version for infantry and a carbine version for air crews. The carbine version (pictured on the right) is noted by a much shorter forend, a small front grip just in front of the magazine, and a shorter barrel. Approximately 600 of the 1000 produced M1916s were rifles, and the rest being the carbines. Some sources specify the rifle version as the '''Mauser M1906/08 rifle''' and the carbine '''Mauser M1910/13'''.		Two variants of the rifle exist, a rifle version for infantry and a carbine version for air crews. The carbine version (pictured on the right) is noted by a much shorter forend, a small front grip just in front of the magazine, and a shorter barrel. Approximately 600 of the 1000 produced M1916s were rifles, and the rest being the carbines. Some sources specify the rifle version as the '''Mauser M1906/08 rifle''' and the carbine '''Mauser M1910/13'''.

	~~The magazine~~ is ~~noted to have a strong resemblance to the magazine of~~ the [[MG13]]~~. Sources disagree on whether or not they are interchangeable~~.		It is worth noting that the later [[MG13]] will use magazines of the same design.

	== Specifications ==		== Specifications ==
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	'''Weight:''' {{convert\|kg\|4.9}}		'''Weight:''' {{convert\|kg\|4.9}}

	'''Capacity:''' ~~20 /~~ 25 ~~(unclear)~~		'''Capacity:''' 25

	'''Country of Origin:''' Germany		'''Country of Origin:''' Germany

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	[[Category:Rifle]]		[[Category:Rifle]]
			[[Category:Battle Rifle]]
	[[Category:Carbine]]		[[Category:Carbine]]