Forum: Japanese Rifles

Hi everyone, I'm gathering parts for both Type 99 and Type 38 rifles to restore some old bring backs. I have a question about the Type 38 bolt stop...

Got this sporterized Toyo Kogyo Type 99 in trade today. Too bad it was cut down...full mum and all. But the odd thing about it is the bolt handle...

I just recently picked up a Type 99 Arisaka. Maker's mark seems to be Kokura. Not sure the series. The wood seems kinda dinged here and there and the...

I have several Japanese firearms in my collection and have been able to decipher & figure out the markings & dates on all of them, except a T38...

Hello All, Could/would someone tell me how to tell the difference between the monopod styles?? Thanks

I've had tis arisaka for a long time. It was passed down from my grandfather who fought in the Pacific theater in WWII on a destroyer. I don't know...

I've had this rifle in my collection for over ten years. I'd appreciate your thoughts and comments, particularly if anyone knows what the Kenji...

Just added my first Arisaka rifle to my collection. My father-in-law picked this up from a neighbor and gave it to me. I'm thinking it is a naval...

First is a heavily engraved Type 99, custom made stock, engraved trigger guard, 2/3 barrel engraved with silver inlaid elk head, receiver engraved...

As I was doing the anual cleaning on my Arisaka's I pulled out a type 38 that had givin ( as I remember) problems on the range with misfires ect. I...

Can anyone here translate the markings on this T38 Arisaka stock? I repaired the comb area but tried to avoid touching this neat stamp or cartouche....

My cousin was drafted into the US Marines not long after high school graduation in June 1944. He trained at the Parker range in Hawaii and landed...