I must say, it's absolutely criminal that you put this much research and effort into this and have such a small viewer base. You'll get there. Keep up the good work.
Hello Rachel, Thank you for your kind comments. You are correct about the time and effort factor! I have enjoyed military history from a tender age and hope others derive pleasure from our efforts as well. Hopefully our viewer base will increase as you predict. Thanking you, Dave G.
I am a young Afrikaanse adult, in school they never really us about south African history beyond a brief mentioning of apartheid. I genuinely want to learn more about my people and my country, and I genuinely thank you for putting this much effort into your work and educating us.
Hi there, Apologies for my late reply. I am pleased that my videos have assisted you to have an insight into the Anglo-Boer War conflict. Thanks for your kind words. All the Best, Dave G.
My aplogies for an Incorrect heading: There was a 'Typo' error with the description of the 'Model 1895 Mauser Rifle'. The heading in the video states 'Model 1896 Mauser Rifle'. Although many of the Boer Mausers were in fact stamped with the date 1896, this only refers to the date of manufacture (not the model). There were three dates that appear on Boer Mauser rifles eg: 1895, 1896 and 1897. Sincere apologies for any misunderstanding and confusion that this may have caused. Regards, Dave C. George.
Hi Dave, Great show. I love all the detail. I supplied you with info of carvings on rifles held at the South African National Museum of Military History, in Johannesburg. I have retired and now live in Sweden.
Hello Richard, Thank you for your kind comments. I do well recall your surname, and your assistance with information. Enjoy your retirement. Regards, Dave G.
I just discovered your video's and hope you are still active. I grew up around firearms and have great appreciation for them. I think all have beauty in their own ways and what you show in this video I think are among the some of the best, both in beauty and performance let alone the history of their usage. much history goes with them which is fascinating also. Thanks for showing them Dave and please keep up the work!
A great presentation with some excellent graphics and photos of the "Bitter Enders , interesting to read that the older Boers were less than impressed with the new fangled magazines!
Hi Sue, Only just seen your reply! Many thanks for your kind words. If only our two grandfathers could have shared these videos, as they were both military men. Love, Dave xx
Hello Brian, Excuse my delayed reply. Thanks for watching and for your kind comments - I am passionate about recording as many of these historic weapons as is possible. I am glad that you enjoyed the video. Cheers, Dave G.
G'Day, I enjoyed your video very much. I recall reading an article in "Guns and Ammo" in, I think, the early '80's that covered Boer rifles. One of the rifles was carved with the words " Een Drag Mach Drag"---"In Unity there is strength". I have subscribed to your channel. Cheers, Steve
Hello Wayne, Nice to hear from you. Thank you for your kind comments - much appreciated. There are several 'Carved' Boer rifles in my books with the surname Botha. Cheers Dave G.
Hey Dave, love your channel, brother!! I'm trying to track down information on the sidearms carried by Australian Mounted Rifles. Given that the Webley MK IV "Boer War Model" was only newly introduced, would they have been issued to the AMR units or would they have carried a previous model? Again, love your channel and watch your videos as soon as they come out. Thanks!
Hello John, Many thanks for your kind words. I am pleased to hear that you are enjoying our 'efforts'! I have always been a "Rifle Man" and although I have featured many handguns in my last two books,. I am afraid I cannot answer your question with certainty. There are quite a variety of handguns that I have featured in my books. These include various models of Webley, Colts and C96 Mauser pistols - all used in the Boer War. The majority are Mk III and Mk IV Webleys. Regards, Dave G.
I would of loved to have seen an example of a Boer hunting knife because of their choice not to equip themselves with a bayonet. Also examples of side arms. Great video
Hi AB, The ZAR and OVS State Artillery units DID have side arms. These are featured in my 'Part Two' and my 'Part Three' books. Thanks for watching, Dave G.
@@carvingsfromtheveldt5945 Thank you for your attention, much appreciated , volume is fine with headphones and on computer in a private location but in a crowded environment on mobile phone while travelling etc.it gets difficult to understand, I fancy your quite educational videos , thanks again for your caring about my request 🙏
I’ve just subscribed & thoroughly enjoyed the presentation, I have numerous martini rifles & was interested to hear of the ZAR Westley Richards martini, I’ve recently shot one & intend to shoot a mk lV I have for comparison ver soon.
Hello Graham, Thanks for watching and for your positive comments. Nice to hear from another 'Martini Man'! I have a really 'Soft spot' for the ZAR Martini with it's superior Francotte action, and have owned several over the years - I still have two in my collection - both with interesting carvings on their stocks. Best in Collecting and Shooting, Cheers, Dave G.
@@carvingsfromtheveldt5945 thanks for the reply David, I’ve recently located a Guedes rifle, another edition to the single shot family. I have to say after watching your view & impression of this rifle convinced me into buying it. Now I’ve the task of making ammunition for it however I do have a kropatchek in the same calibre although I need some heavier bullet heads @ .329-.330 it seems. Keep up the good work.
‘No such thing as a beautiful rifle’ it’s a fair point really when you think about it. I suppose they stop being beautiful when someone starts shooting at you! Did the Boers who fought own their own guns or were they issued them? I’m thinking that poor farmers wouldn’t have had the funds to buy a rifle? On the subject of bayonets do you know of any battles where they were fixed and used? Sorry for all the questions! Great video again, cheers for posting.
The Boers fought with their own rifles. By law, in both Boer republics, each man had to equip himself with a rifle and ammunition. The governments of both republics imported rifles in bulk, and sold them almost at cost to the burgers. But burgers could buy rifles privately as well. No caliber or make and model were ever prescribed.
Hello again Ant, Thanks for your continued support and comments. With respect, all your questions are addressed and discussed in my 3 books. A quick solution may be to purchase one or more of my books! I am sure you would enjoy the contents! Many Boers did take their own rifles to war, others were supplied with Mausers etc. Cheers Dave G.
