Type 45/66 Siamese Mauser
The Type 66 Siamese Mauser, manufactured by Japan's Koishikawa Arsenal, shares the Mauser 98 mechanism but features unique Siamese markings and a Chakra emblem. Originally chambered in 8x50mm rimmed, it was updated to 8x52mm spitzer in 1923, requiring sight modifications. These rifles, used by the Thai military until the 1960s, are now often converted to .45-70 due to their rimmed bolt face. A distinctive feature is the buttstock trapdoor for a muzzle cover.









