Guns International #: 102098052
Seller's Inventory #: 226645

Category - Military Rifles - Japanese - Mauser Rifles - Military

Category
Military Rifles - Japanese
Mauser Rifles - Military

Japanese KOISHIKAWA ARSENAL Made SIAMESE Contract Type 46 Mauser Rifle C&R Early 20th Century Siamese Infantry Rifle

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Japanese KOISHIKAWA ARSENAL Made SIAMESE Contract Type 46 Mauser Rifle C&R

Early 20th Century Siamese 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. 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 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.

Through several modifications, adaptations, and using various cartridges, the Siamese Mausers served as the main infantry weapon of Siam until after World War II. Siam's king, Rama V (Chulalongkorn), considered modernization an important check against French colonial expansion from Indochina and British colonial expansion from Malaya following territorial concessions forced upon Siam by both powers. Many countries yielded to pressure from France and Britain and refused to sell Siam modern weapons. Despite Britain and France's efforts, Siam managed to buy a license to build Mauser's Gewehr 98 rifle. However, Siam lacked the necessary manufacturing capability. But, Japan did have the required capability and Siam contracted with Japan's Koishikawa arsenal to build their rifles.

The overall condition is good. Strong action. Extremely bright and rifled bore. This example sports a solid stock (refinished). Clear markings.

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 29-1/2 inches.

Caliber: 8x50mmR

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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$1150

#226645
 

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Curio/Relic: Yes