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Kokura Mauser Japan M98 Type 46 Siamese Rifle 8 x 50R

Currency:CAD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:20.00 CAD
Kokura Mauser Japan M98 Type 46  Siamese Rifle 8 x 50R
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Kokura Mauser Made in Japan M98 Type 46 Siamese Rifle 8 x 50R..

Nice condition 1903 Rifle - Condition throughout 8/10 - Bore is excellant and rifle
comes with original sling.

What we often refer to as the Thai or Siamese Mauser is actually a design licensed
from Germany, modified and manufactured in Japan, and adopted in 1903.
This was AFTER the adoption of the 8x50mm rimmed Thai cartridge in 1902.
Originally the rifle was designated with the “Rattanak 121” due to 1903 being the
121st year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom.
Later, during a period of modernization, Thailland would switch to the Buddhist
calendar and so 1903 became 2446 and the rifle was retroactively referred to as
the Type 46. This is one such rifle..

Great collector peice... A Reserve has been set of $600 on this unit.