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M1933 Standard Model Carbine

As above but with turned down bolt handle and sling swivels mounted on left side of stock. Chambered for the 7.92x57mm cartridge but also offered in 7.65x53mm and 7x57mm. Mauser trademark on receiver ring. Weight is about 8.5 lbs.

Bayonets for Chinese Mausers

China aquired bayonets along with the rifles they purchased from foreign makers. Look in the appropriate nations’ listings for bayonet specifics. Janzens Notebook mentions they made some domestically but none could be documented at the time of this writing.

VZ24 with Japanese Folding Bayonet (Chinese copy)

A copy of the VZ24 and fitted with a Japanese Model 44 folding bayonet. Pistol grip stock and straight bolt handle. Barrel length is 23". Chambered for the 7.92x57mm cartridge. Rear tangent sight to 2,000 meters. Chinese markings on the receiver. Weight is about 9 lbs.

Manchurian Mauser Rifle (Mukden Arsenal)

See Japan, Rifles.

ARISAKA

In 1946 the Chinese obtained large numbers of Japanese Type 99 rifles. These rifles were altered to 7.92x57mm, 8x57mm, or 7.62x39mm calibers. Original Type 99 barrels were cut and re-chambered. Most parts were refinished.