Model Xicheng Rifle (西成式)

The article Model Xicheng Rifle is published on ISSUE 485 November 2022 of BANZAI. Model Xicheng is a Chinese copy of Mauser M1907 rifle made by Chishui Arsenal in 1930s. The rifle was named after General Zhou Xicheng (周西成), the warlord who establsied Chishui Arsneal.

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