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Japanese KOISHIKAWA ARSENAL Made SIAMESE Contract Type 46 Mauser Rifle C&R Early 20th Century Siamese (Thailand) Infantry Rifle
Guns International #: 102399049 Seller's Inventory #: 230494
Category: Military Rifles - Japanese - Mauser Rifles - Military
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
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Country: United States
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Description:
Japanese KOISHIKAWA ARSENAL Made SIAMESE Contract Type 46 Mauser Rifle C&R
Early 20th Century Siamese (Thailand) Infantry Rifle
Here we present a C&R Japanese Koishikawa Arsenal made Siamese Contract Type 46 Mauser Rifle manufactured shortly after it was designed in 1903. The Koishikawa Arsenal, formally Imperial Japanese Army Tokyo Arsenal, was an arsenal in the Koishikawa area of Tokyo. Facing the threat of Western colonial expansionism in Southeast Asia during the latter part of the 19th century, King Rama V of Siam, which is now Thailand, sought new weapons as part of a modernization program to ensure the kingdom's independence. After experiments with other rifles, the Siamese military decided to purchase a Mauser rifle based on the Gewehr 98 design as their principal service rifle.
Over the years, this rifle has erroneously been referred to as the “Type 45” rifle. This confusion was driven by the fact that this Type 46 rifle is chambered in “Type 45 8x50mm” ammunition.
The overall condition is very good. Robust action. The bore is bright and nicely rifled. Solid stock. The middle barrel band has a bit of wiggle. Legible markings.
This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 29-1/2 inches.
Caliber: 8x50mm R
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
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$1500
#230494
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes