This WWI Primer episode from C&Rsenal dives into the history, function, and live-fire demonstration of the Siamese RS 121 Type 46 rifle. Hosted by Othais and Mae, the documentary is part of their series honoring firearms from World War I. The video also references several historical texts and resources for further reading on Siamese Mausers, Arisakas, and the history of arms manufacturing in Steyr. Ammunition data is provided by DrakeGmbH, and animations by Bruno.
This video provides an in-depth look at the Type 45/66 Siamese Mauser rifle. It details its origins as a copy of the German Gewehr 98, adopted by Siam (now Thailand) around 1903 to modernize its military. The rifles were manufactured in Japan at the Koishikawa arsenal. The description highlights a significant modification: the rechambering of existing Type 45 rifles to a new 8x52R cartridge, often identifiable by the ground-down rear sight ramp. The video also touches on the excellent quality of these pre-WWII Japanese-made Mausers, their common condition in collector hands, and their frequent use as a basis for .45-70 conversions due to their large-rimmed case design.
This video is a book review of Robert Ball's 5th edition of "Mauser Military Rifles of the World." The description highlights the vast world of Mauser rifles, noting their affordability and abundance of variations used by numerous countries. It mentions specific examples like common Turkish and Yugoslavian Mausers, as well as rarer Serbian carbines. The book is presented as an excellent resource for collectors and enthusiasts, covering major variants and is currently on sale on Amazon.
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