Mondragón M1908

Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft (SIG Neuhausen) · Rifle · Out Of Production · 1908

Weight (empty)4180 g (147.4 oz)
Overall Length1105 mm (43.50")
Barrel Length577 mm (22.72")
Height180 mm (7.09")
Width55 mm (2.17")
Magazine Capacity8 rounds
Action TypeGas Operated Long Stroke
Firing MechanismStriker Fired
Muzzle Velocity760 m/s (2493 fps)
Muzzle Energy3430 J (2530 ft·lbf)
Effective Range500 m (547 yd)
Frame MaterialSteel

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