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Mauser-Koka
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In 1880, Serbian Major Kosta "Koka" Milovanović (Коста "Кока" Миловановић) developed an updated version of the Mauser Model 1871, still single-shot, but chambered in its unique 10.15×63R caliber. It had unique additions in that it had a bolt guide (much like the M1870 Italian Vetterli) and the "progressive rifling" that was developed by Koka. The Kingdom of Serbia adopted the rifle in 1880.[1] It was designated Serbian Model 1878/80, also known as Mauser-Koka, Mauser-Milovanović,[2] and known in Serbian as Kokinka (Кокинка). The grooves reduced in diameter from breech to muzzle. The muzzle velocity of the Mauser-Milanović was 1,680 feet per second (510 m/s). It saw first combat in the Serbo-Bulgarian War. Approximately 110,000 Mauser-Milovanović rifles entered the Serbian arsenal. It was further developed in 1907.
Serbian Model 1878/80 (Mauser-Koka) | |
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Type | Service rifle |
Place of origin | Kingdom of Serbia |
Service history | |
In service | 1881–1918 |
Used by | Kingdom of Serbia |
Wars | Serbo-Bulgarian War Balkan Wars World War I (limited) World War II (limited) |
Production history | |
Designer | Mauser |
Designed | 1871, 1880 |
Manufacturer | Mauser, Zastava Arms |
Variants | Mauser-Koka-Đurić |
Specifications | |
Mass | 4.5 kg (9.92 lbs) |
Length | 1350 mm (53.15 in) |
Barrel length | 855 mm (33.66 in) |
Cartridge | 10.15×63 mm |
Caliber | .43 |
Action | Bolt action |
Muzzle velocity | 1,680 feet per second (510 m/s) |
Feed system | Single-shot |
Sights | Iron sights |