Forum for discussions about Japanese Rifles
In the late 30's the Japanese instituted a paratrooper command along with allies Germany and Italy. The paratroopers having jumped at one location...
BANZAI, the monthly newsletter/magazine for anyone interested in Japanese militaria. Started by Don Harper in 1982, BANZAI has become a medium for...
Basic Manual of Military Small Arms by W.H.B. Smith (Expired Copyright 1943) Observations: by Badger How to load, operate, disassemble,...
T38 rifles were pulled from Stores to modify to a sniper configuration to test the use of telescopics in combat. This rifle was put together about...
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In late part of the 30's the Japanese undertook to develop a rifle for the 7.7x58 cartridge as they wanted a larger caliber rifle to be able to...
Good web page to find out what markings mean on your Japanese collectibles. Markings on Japanese Arisaka Rifles and Bayonets of World War II...
Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons (WWII U.S. Training Films) These combined videos demonstrate the mechanics of pistols, rifles and machine guns....
Infantry Weapons and their Effects (WWII and Korean era U.S. Training Films) "Infantry Weapons and Their Effects" is an official WWII era...
Hello everybody. Just picked this up at the local gun show. It's an earlier one pre-WW1? Someone duffle cut it, shellaced the stock and put a mark on...
Posting this for a good friend who is valuing this rifle for an estate. I know a bit about Japanese rifles, but was hoping a few experts would chime...
Was at a local shop and they had a T99 sniper rifle with scope. Looks unmessed with with later 4x scope. Scope does not match but locks up nice and...
After a long wait, my friend finally sold me his Arisaka Type 99 carbine. It needs a good cleaning, and I have to fix something that's going on in...
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Okay fella's you are going to have to forgive me for my lack of knowledge of Arisaka Type 99 rifles. In my prior post Finely Got it Arisaka Type 99...
I'm looking for any information regarding the Arisaka Type I competing in the Vintage Military Rifle match...if so I'm interested in the match...
Just picked this Type 44 carbine. Not as nice as some, but at least I've got one now. The bayonet lock is a mis-match, but fits and works fine. The...
I just procured an original dust cover for my early Type 38 on Ebay. Everything looks as it should. It has the machined bracket inside that is...
Hey all, got my Type 30 up and ready to shoot, my rifle has a rear sight that was not updated for the 139g Spitzer round adopted in 1907. Is load...
Hello all, picked up a decent type 30 today sold as is for 200 bucks, figured it would be a nice project. I am wondering if anyone here can help me...
Just getting into Jap rifles and wanted to start with an example of their best workmanship. Thanks.
I recently received a Koshikawa Type 38 from a friend who was asking me to refurbish it. The rifle was missing the safety/cocking knob, firing pin...
I would like to know what Model Rifle theseWWII Jap Dust Covers fit. Are they worth anything?
I picked up this series 34 Toyo Kogyo at my favorite auction yesterday, I really wanted it because the photos displayed a complete mum and the seral...
As above I own an Arisaka type 99 that I've raised the bolt handle on and now botlt won't go down or be removed at all? Any suggestions would be...
When wanting to lower the striker on my type 99 Just open the bolt, pull the boll to the rear aftr ;pushing the bolt forward to a stop pull the...
Has anyone every seen a valid reference to a Type 99 (7.7) Carbine?
Two questions: 1) Has anyone come across of a T30 or T35 Arisakaicon with the characters that translate to "Air Release Gun" and no Emperor's stamp?...
I inherited this last-ditch 99 several years ago from my grandfather. His cousin, an American soldier in the occupation, shipped it to him. It has...
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