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Mauser Model 1908

The Mauser Model 1908 were series of Gewehr 98 pattern bolt-action rifles. First produced by Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) and Mauser, they were exported to Uruguay and Brazil. In this latter country, Brazilian War Material Industry produced upgraded versions until the rifle was replaced by the FN FAL.

Design
Model 1908 The Model 1908 rifle was a copy of the Mauser Gewehr 98, chambered in 7×57mm Mauser and with a simple tangent-leaf sight and a longer upper hand-guard. A variant was also shortened to a -short rifle configuration. Models 1935 and 08/34 The 7mm Mauser-made Model 1935 rifle was similar to the Model 1908 but featured grasping grooves. A short rifle variant also existed. Not to be confused with the Czech-made Model 1908/34 police carbine (Vz. 12/33), the Model 1908/34 short rifle was an upgraded version of the Model 1908 using local wood. was a variant fitted with a threaded muzzle, that enabled the use of a flash suppressor or of a grenade launcher. Its buttplate was inspired by that of the Gewehr 43 (a copy of which was manufactured under the same designation). The Mosquetão 7,62mm Modelo 968 or M968 was one of the last Mauser service rifles produced. This rifle fired the 7.62×51mm NATO cartridge, a grenade launcher was fixed to its barrel and its stock was reinforced with rubber. These features were also used on the FN FAL, hence the Mosquefal nickname. == History and service ==
History and service
rifle. Large numbers of Model 1908 rifles and short rifles were purchased between 1908 and 1914. While DWM was the main manufacturer, Mauser produced 100,000 Model 1908 with DWM Oberndorf stamps. Some Mauser 1908 saw combat during the Contestado War. Later, Model 1935 rifles and short rifles were purchased in unknown quantities from Mauser. They were fielded against the Cangaço bandits. Post-war, Itajuba plant produced the M1949 and M954 short rifles for the Brazilian armed forces. During the Araguaia Guerrilla War, the rebels were able to acquire 7.62 Mausers from the state police of Pará. The M968 was produced for the Brazilian police. ==Gallery==
Gallery
File:Details of rifle 1908.jpg|details of rifle 1908 File:Carcará (4968096673).jpg|A Mauser M968 in a ceremony of the Military Police in 2010. File:Ministério agracia quase 300 personalidades com Ordem do Mérito da Defesa (9517559872).jpg|Brazilian soldiers in 2013 with Mauser 1935 or 08/34 short rifles. ==References==
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