Videos tagged with Type 24 Rifle

This video provides an expert overview of several key Chinese bolt-action rifles used during World War II, presented by firearms author Bin Shih. It details the Hanyang 88, a license-built copy of the German Gewehr 1888, highlighting its production history and modifications. The discussion also covers a rare 'mystery gun' with mixed Arisaka and Mauser features, and the Type 24 rifle, later known as the Chiang Kai-shek rifle, which became the main state rifle of the Chinese military. The interview delves into caliber debates, production challenges, and the logistical efforts involved in moving arsenals during wartime.