Associations to the word «Mauser»

Wiktionary

MAUSER, proper noun. Any of the firearms made or designed by the German now-defunct Mauser company, notably automatic pistols and bolt action rifles.

Dictionary definition

MAUSER, noun. German arms manufacturer and inventor of a repeating rifle and pistol (1838-1914).
MAUSER, noun. Trademark for a repeating rifle or pistol.

Wise words

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