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The Model 89/36 was converted from the M1889 rifle. The barrel is partially covered with a wooden handguard, the tubular metal handguard being removed. It is interesting to know that 'Fabrique National De Armes De Guerre' was originally founded to make the Belgian Model 1889 Mauser. Today it is one of the world's greatest arms plants.
Weapon No 84
Rifle 7.92 mm GEW 33/40 (with Grenade Launcher)
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The nomenclature of this weapon is another example of the German inconsistency. This weapon is one of the shortest barrelled Mausers used by the Germans yet it is called a rifle. The Model 33/40 is the German version of the Czech Model 33 Carbine and was manufactured at Brno in occupied Czechoslovakia. Used by German mountain and paratroop divisions, some have a metal attachment on the left side to assist mountain and ski troops. This weapon has the Grenade Launcher fitted at the muzzle.
Weapon No 86
Rifle GEW 11 mm 1871/84 (Turkish Model)
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This is a modified 1871 model, having a tube magazine below the barrel. It is loaded through the open action and takes nine cartridges. Many of the older German rifles including this one were used by the Volksturm (Home Guard units). It was used extensively in the Balkans where it may still be found today. It was also supplied to Turkey and by the Arabic characters on the receiver, it may be assumed that this rifle was one of those supplied to Turkey.
Weapon No 87
Rifle 7.65 mm Mauser 17/95
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A modified version of the Spanish 1893 model. The calibre was enlarged from 7 mm to 7.65 mm, a cut-off was introduced and the ejector forms a part of the charger-guide. The Arabic characters on the receiver again indicate that this is a Turkish model.
Weapon No 88
Rifle 7.65 mm Mauser M/1905
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This Turkish model is essentially the same as the German Gewehr Model 98 (Weapon No 79). The main differences being in the rear sight, handguard, upper band, longer cocking piece and firing pin and a modified bolt stop.
Weapon No 89
Rifle 7.92 mm Mauser M1918
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Yet another variation of the Gewehr Model 98, made by Waffenfabrik of Oberndorf in 1918. One outstanding peculiarity is the turned down bolt lever, most Mauser bolt levers stick out at right angles. This may well be a Turkish modification. By the Arabic characters on the stock, this appears to be another rifle supplied to the Turks.
Weapon No 90
Rifle 7.92 mm Model 24 (VZ 24) Mauser Type
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A Czechoslovakian short rifle, Mauser type, adopted in 1924. It is practically
identical with the FN Mauser of that year. It was the standard Czech rifle
prior to World War 2, used widely by the Germans and other countries.
It used the basic Mauser action and differs from the German KAR 98K mainly
in fittings, having a full length handguard, sling swivels on both the
side and underside of the stock and a straight bolt handle. These rifles
were made to very fine tolerances and from the best steel available at
the time: 'Poldi' and 'Skoda'. Manufactured at Brno.
Note: The prefix 'VZ' in the designation stands for 'VZOR', meaning model.
Weapon No 91
Carbine 7.92 mm KAR 98 (Polish)
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Like all Polish rifles and carbines, this model is based on the Mauser system. This is officially designated the 'Polish Karabinek 1898'. Except for minor details such as the shape of the stocking and sling swivel on the underside, this is the German KAR 98. This weapon was made by PMK of Warsaw in 1926.
Weapon No 476
Rifle 7.92 Mauser M1937
Details as for Weapon No 84.