Gun: Model 1909/47 Mauser CarbineManufacturer: Fabrica Militar de Armas PortatilesChambering: 7.65×53 mm MauserManufactured: 1947Condition: NRA Excellent (Modern Gun Standards)Value: $950 While the Model 1891 Argentine Mauser was an innovative and successful rifle, the Spanish Model 1893 and then, ultimately, the German Gewehr 1898 introduced improvements that, by 1908, Argentina wanted as well. Toward that end, the government in Buenos Aires established a second Technical Arms Commission to Europe on Jan. 5, 1909, and appointed Gen. Juan Felipe Duclos its president. The First Technical Arms Commission to Europe had presided over a tedious and complex process as it customized the Mauser’s…

00:00:10 Speaker 1: From Meat Eaters World News headquarters in Bozeman, Montana. This is Cow’s Week in Review with Ryan cow Calahan. Here’s cal In a triumph of practicality over public relations, A zoo in Denmark put out a call on Facebook this week for donations of anyone wanted live pets to be fed to the zoo’s predators. The public can bring in up to four chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs, or other small prey per day to the Alborg Zoo, two hundred miles northwest of Copenhagen. Horses are also welcome, provided that they meet sized guidelines and have not been…

00:00:02 Speaker 1: Welcome to Backwoods University, a place where we focus on wildlife, wild places and the people who dedicate their lives to conserving both. I’m your host, Lake Pickle. On this episode, we’re going to learn about one of the most vital but commonly overlooked elements of our ecosystem, pollinators. Now, if you’re sitting there thinking, man, that sounds awful lot like a beehive, well then I would say to you, that’s a keen ear you got there, because it is definitely a beehive. And if you’re also sitting there thinking it sure sounds like that, dude’s awful…

Today’s graphic:  A map showing that 95% of ocean plastic originates from 10 rivers in Asia and Africa. (Graphic courtesy of Reddit.) The thumbnail below is click-expandable.     — Please send your graphics or graphics links to JWR. (Either via e-mail or via our Contact form.) Any graphics that you send must either be your own creation or uncopyrighted. Read the full article here

Steven Rinella talks with Jimmy Rinella, Katie Finch, Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, and Seth Morris. Topics Discussed: Jimmy’s public face reveal; Steve’s big butt hole; Jani’s race and chap ass; unevenly-hanging testes; how another American recently died being charged by a cape buffalo in Africa; the hats that Steve can and can’t pull off; and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Read the full article here

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Mossberg continues to innovate tactical shotgun design with their new 590RM Pump Shotgun. The “R” in the name refers to the ambidextrous rotary safety that gives the shotgun more AR-like ergonomics and handling features. The “M” refers to the 10-round detachable magazine that allows faster reloads. Other key features include a Magpul pistol grip with a storage compartment in the grip, a buttstock adjustable for LOP, a recoil pad, and a heat shield over the barrel. The model that I tested also features a Picatinny rail for mounting optics, adjustable Magpul MBUS3 two-piece pop-up sights, and a front M-Lok adapter…

On August 18, 1564, Spanish King Philip II joined the Council of Trent. — August 18, 1769: A  lightning strike on the Bastion of San Nazaro in Brescia, Italy, ignited 90 tons of gunpowder. The resulting explosion killed 3,000 people. — August 18th is also the birthday of Meriwether Lewis, an American explorer, soldier, politician, and public administrator that is best known for his role as the leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. — Today’s feature piece was written by SurvivalBlog Field Gear Editor Tom Christianson. — We are seeking entries for Round 120 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest.…

A man is hospitalized after being shot early Sunday morning in Cleveland’s Flats while trying to break up a fight. According to police, the shooting occurred around 3:15 a.m. near the 1100 block of Old River Road, where officers heard gunfire and witnessed individuals fleeing the scene. The victim, who was treated by emergency medical services before being transported to the hospital, reported that he was attempting to intervene in a brawl when shots were fired. As authorities continue their investigation, no suspects have been apprehended, raising concerns about safety in the area. Read full story at www.yahoo.com Read the…