Videos tagged with 8x50mm Rimmed

This video details the Austro-Hungarian Army's modification of captured Russian Mosin Nagant rifles during WWI. These rifles were rechambered for the 8x50mm Rimmed cartridge, primarily for rear-echelon troops. The process involved cutting new chambers and recalibrating sights, often without re-barreling, leading to squeeze-boring of bullets. Several companies, including OEWG and the main Austrian artillery workshop (AF), performed these conversions.

This review details the Type 45/66 Siamese Mauser, a bolt-action rifle manufactured in Japan for Siam. It highlights the rifle's Mauser 98-like action, unique Siamese markings, and modifications made to accommodate spitzer ammunition. The video also touches on its service history and modern conversions.