Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft (SIG Neuhausen) · Rifle · Out Of Production · 1908
| Weight (empty) | 4180 g (147.4 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1105 mm (43.50") |
| Barrel Length | 577 mm (22.72") |
| Height | 180 mm (7.09") |
| Width | 55 mm (2.17") |
| Magazine Capacity | 8 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Long Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 760 m/s (2493 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3430 J (2530 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7x57mm Mauser
The Mondragón M1908 is a gas-operated, semi-automatic service rifle chambered primarily in 7x57mm Mauser, designed by Mexican Army General Manuel Mondragón and manufactured by Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft (SIG) in Neuhausen, Switzerland. Patented in its refined form in 1908, it holds the distinction of being the first self-loading rifle formally adopted by a national army, entering service with the Mexican Federal Army under President Porfirio Díaz. Operated by a long-stroke gas piston ...
Country of Origin: MX
Designer: General Manuel Mondragón