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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...
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Hi guys, just expanding my collection and I purchased a Type 38. I don't know much about it and would like some help to find out more about it. I...
I am looking for someone that I can email photos to. I have purchased a type 38 with what I think is an extremely low serial number plus a school...
I bought this Arisaka in 2010. I have only now figured out how to post pics on Milsurps. I bought this from a woman who's Dad was a Navy Seabee in...
I read in "shots fired in anger" that this rifle was looked down on. I found it accurate and easy to carry and shoot. Made to a very high...
I've recently gotten a Type 38 rifle missing its bolt. I was wondering what type of bolt and safety would be correct for a Tokyo/Koishikawa Type 38...
Arisaka Type 44 Carbine Photos by carlosdiaopter | Photobucket Butt trap has two holes for cleaning rod.
I read before you can use o-rings on the base of a case and wrap tape around it to fireform the case, I don't remember exactly what the process, can...
This is my T2 Rifle. Bought it 1968. Fired it and found it accurate and reliable Had not shot it again. I wondered then about the turned down...
Are the chambers of type 38 and type I arisaka/carcano different in design? Looking at a type I that I just bought compared to the type 38 it looks...
T-100, my mistake thought we were talking SMG, NEVER SEEN A Takedown T-100 let alone bought one !
Did the Japanese cut corners on the stock finish as the war progressed like the did most other things? I've been looking at photos at various...
I have a type 99 series 5 with a one piece stock...butt stock on most are two pieces. Does anyone else have a 99 with a one piece stock?
I am primarily a collector (some might say an accumulator) of US military firearms for a long time and am aware of what the going prices are for...
Here is a Type 99 that I restored. It was another cutdown Bubba sporter. Not perfect but a respectable example. I made the forearm and handguard and...
Gents, I caught another Arisaka!:madsmile::madsmile: The seller said that it was in the corner of his basement for some time. He planned to...
This is a Type 38 Arisaka that I built from left over parts. (No collector rifles were injured). The stock, target barrel, and bolt were gunshow...
Found these 2 Arisaka T99s the other day and think they are pretty good. I would like to hear an assessment from some of Jap Rifle experts on this...
hello all, today my ADHD started running rampant and I as far as I can tell from my browsing history, I started looking at CZ54 snipers rifles then...
Recently bought an early Type 99 (Nagoya Arsenal-Series 3) and it has a cloth tag on the front sling swivel. I have included pictures. This is the...
Looking to buy this rifle from a friend and he is not sure what this tag that is attached to it says or what it mean's ....anyone know ?
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