Mauser

[ mou-zer ]

noun

1. Peter Paul, 1838–1914, and his brother, Wilhelm, 1834–82, German inventors of firearms.

Mauser

/ ˈmaʊzə /

noun

1. a high-velocity magazine rifle
2. a type of automatic pistol

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mauser¹

C19: named after P. P. von Mauser (1838–1914), German firearms inventor

Example Sentences

Mauser successfully led the campaign to pass a ballot measure requiring background checks for all firearm buyers at gun shows in 2000 after Colorado’s legislature failed to change the law.

From Seattle Times

The building owner was scheduled to bring in air quality specialists in coming days to further evaluate the building, Mauser said.

From Seattle Times

As Mookhoek — tall, lean, bearded, funny while maintaining his authority — readied his sled team of nine Alaskan huskies and Greenland dogs, he loaded a backpack with a Mauser M98 rifle and a flare gun.

From New York Times

The settlement, if approved by a judge, will pay $1.25 million to Matthew Mauser, whose wife was killed.

From Seattle Times

The Altobellis and Matthew Mauser filed separate federal lawsuits against the county alleging they suffered emotional distress after a Times investigation revealed that Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies and L.A.

From Los Angeles Times