Comments by "Kevin Oliver" (@kevinoliver3083) on "Chrysanthemums in the Snow: Finnish Arisaka Rifles" video.

  1. Arisakas were too good for Elbonia.
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  2. Although many Arisakas were exchanged with the RN, they were also used to train Kitchener's New Army. By 1916 production of the SMLE and P14 was sufficient. The now surplus Arisakas were used to arm the Arab Revolt as well as being sent to Russia.
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  3. 1910, for the Mexican Civil War. The Government couldn't get Mausers delivered fast enough so they ordered Type 38s in 7x57mm.
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  4. Actually no. The Arisakas were bought by the Army and some were exchanged with the RN for ships' MLE rifles.
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