Videos tagged with Siam

This video provides an in-depth review of the Siamese RS 121 Mauser, a unique rifle produced in Japan for Siam. It details the rifle's history, design features influenced by both Mauser and Japanese Arisaka rifles, and its distinctive 8x50mm rimmed cartridge. The presentation highlights the rifle's operational aspects, including its sliding dust cover and the challenges of its rimmed ammunition.

This guide details the disassembly and emplacement of the Krupp 50mm Mountain Gun, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. The process involves removing the barrel, axle, wheels, and trail sections using simple locking pins. Emplacement requires attaching a maneuvering handle for movement and a spade for recoil absorption. The video highlights the gun's modular design for man-portable loads and its historical context for Siam (Thailand).

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.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Czech ZH29, a developmental semi-automatic service rifle from the late 1920s. Ian McCollum highlights its unique side-locking bolt mechanism, dual ejectors, and aluminum cooling handguard. The rifle was notably marketed internationally and competed in US Army trials against the M1 Garand.