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Mauser Selbstlader M1916
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 600/1000 (sources disagree between the two numbers) 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. It was also known as the Mauser 10/13 rifle during development.
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 Flieger-Selbstlader-Karabiner 15 Mondragon Rifle. They ended up being even less reliable than the Selbstlader M1916, and were soon phased out entirely when aircraft-mounted machine guns became commonplace, along with other semi-automatic rifles.
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.
The magazine is noted to have a strong resemblance to the magazine of the MG13. Sources disagree on whether or not they are interchangeable.
Specifications
Caliber: 7.92x57mm Mauser
Length: 45.3 in (115 cm)
Barrel Length: 23.6 in (60 cm)
Weight: 10.8 lbs (4.9 kg)
Capacity: 20, 25
Country of Origin: Germany
The Mauser Selbstlader M1916 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Video Games
| Game Title | Referred as | Mods | Note | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deadfall Adventures | Selbstlader | 2013 | ||
| Battlefield 1 | Selbstlader M1916 | 2016 |