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I disagree about the 98 being the brainchild - his brainchild was the predecessor to the 98. I am talking about being WAY ahead of the curve with his brainchild the model 1871 Mauser. This one led directly to the 1971/76, 1971/86, then the 1888, then the ultimate, the model of 1898.

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OK, I just actually read the article and agree, speaking of post 1930's - yes.

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One has to remember these articles are aimed at a target audience.

"WTF is a Mauser 1871?!"

"I bet it couldn't take a 6.5 C .......!"