An Overview of Mauser Stripper Clips

Mauser bolt action rifles evolved into three main patterns between 1889 and 1898. While the Model 1889 revolutionized quick loading by introducing the stripper clip, there was still some improvements to be done. Mauser refined the stripper clip in 1893 and again in 1898. With three major types of clips available to military surplus collectors today, which is correct for your rifle?

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00:00 Intro
00:28 What is a stripper clip?
01:04 The cartridges
01:50 Model 89
02:31 Model 93
03:13 Model 98
03:48 Model 98's that use earlier clips
04:36 Mausers that aren't Mausers
04:53 Clip summary
05:25 89 Clips
05:41 93 Clips
05:54 98 Clips
06:43 Springfield 1903 Clips
06:56 Conclusion