Did They Ever Import Any M1908 Mondragon 7mm Rifles Into Canada???
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I honestly dont think it would be that much, the one I saw at Simpsons guns in Illinois back in 2014 was 25000$, and its still there 4 years later. I would think in Canada you would have a hard time getting to 10 grand for one, but I would be all in for 1000$, lol
Hello. Canadian importers rarely got high end guns for sale because the sales would be stagnant. However, there are (or were) 3 or 4 of these
rifles behind glass in the Martello Tower collection at Royal Military College in Kingston. A gift to the College (along with many engraved revolvers) by an important Mexican government official whom I can't recall. A lovely collection open for public view sometimes. Too bad the
CWM doesn't have a facility to display all of their collection but that is not politically correct presently or financially feasable. You'll have to settle for internet pictures. In today's political climate owning a semi-auto rifle may not be the best financial choice anyway.
rifles behind glass in the Martello Tower collection at Royal Military College in Kingston. A gift to the College (along with many engraved revolvers) by an important Mexican government official whom I can't recall. A lovely collection open for public view sometimes. Too bad the
CWM doesn't have a facility to display all of their collection but that is not politically correct presently or financially feasable. You'll have to settle for internet pictures. In today's political climate owning a semi-auto rifle may not be the best financial choice anyway.
I found a top wood for one years ago, it took me a long time (several years) to identify it.
Its in my shop someplace I haven't laid eyes on it for years.
I know a gentleman that had one that broke in two pieces I don't even know if he is still alive.
I don't have a number or address for him so a dead end there.
Its in my shop someplace I haven't laid eyes on it for years.
I know a gentleman that had one that broke in two pieces I don't even know if he is still alive.
I don't have a number or address for him so a dead end there.
Most of the Mondragons were purchased by Bannerman's right after the WW1. Don't know of any that went to Canada. It just so happens I have the worlds largest collection of Mondragons, about 20. From the Model 1890 to the Swiss 1917. I'm new on this site, if I can figure out how to post pictures I'll do so.
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Please do! They're beautiful rifles.
It could be because you are a new member - I believe you need to have a few posts under your belt to get away from using a hosting site.
I would LOVE to see your pictures!
Perhaps you could use a hosting service or, If you want to email them to me I will post them for you - send me a PM
“ about 20 Mondragon rifles” !!!
My goodness!
I would LOVE to see your pictures!
Perhaps you could use a hosting service or, If you want to email them to me I will post them for you - send me a PM
“ about 20 Mondragon rifles” !!!
My goodness!
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The RMC museum has at least 5 or 6 few of them, as well as many other early semi-auto rifles. They were donated by a student in the 1920 or 30s who had purchased them while in Mexico after General Diaz was exiled to Paris. They even have a Mondragon M1893, early Maxim gun, Manufrance Gaulois palm pistol, Kolibri pistol, Bergmann 1896, Borchardt C-93, to name a few.
General Diaz had a large collection of arms, lots of early semi-autos; lever actions; fine double and triple barrelled guns, some with Damascus barrels, others engraved with his name; BP muskets etc. Hundreds ended up at RMC.
The Canadian War Museum has an impressive collection as well, it is quite the experience going through that vault
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