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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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I took the helmet off of my Type 99 light stand and I noticed some factory markings on the inside. Is there a web site that lists markings like has...
1. Were the bores chrome lined? 2. What does the multi piece cleaning rod look like? Photo would be helpful. Thanks, Bob B.
Hello all, this will be my first post on this board. I am looking for a cleaning rod and the anti-aircraft wings that go on the rear sight. I need...
I have a Type 38, Nagoya Arsenal produced, 6.5mm carbine, series 5, serial number 308XX. Does anyone have info as to when it was produced? ...
I have a friend who served in the Pacific during WWII and he sent home three (3) Arisaka Type 99 rifles plus two swords and a bayonet. A few months...
of Russian troops using Arisakas - first that I've noticed. These were passed to Russia via Britain.
Anybody know anything about these rifles?
I seen this today at gunrunner,burton ohio and some look nice carbines ,para rifles and carbines plus some T-14 pistols. Do they look correct????
Hey folks, I'm new here. I spend most of my time on the M1 and 1903 board. I'm at Kwajalein Atoll doing some archaeological work on the WWII...
Starter collection: 1. Type 99 with monopod and airplane sights. Made in Hiroshima. Correct Type 30 bayo with leather frog and sheath. 7.7 cal....
Hi folks, I have a Type 99 that I want to reload for. Is it ok to form 7.7 from 30/06 cases? I made up 20 test loads and fired them yesterday....
In 1897, when the 6.5 Arisaka round was adopted, the big players in the Pacific were the British, the Dutch, and a few years later, the US. I've...
Just thought I'd post my two Longs. Both Nagoya mfg. The 1st one is all matching with an unground Mum. The mono pad and cleaning rod are repros...
I am trying to find the T99 Sniper rifle that matches my T99 2.5 sniper scope SN 5567. I have already contacted Victor Solo
I have a type 99 that was rechambered to 30.06 during the Korean war and distributed to the KATUSA's. Any one have any information on them, such as...
I have a type 97 Sniper 6.5 MM (I think 97 is the correct designation) but can find little info. on them. Anyone have a thread or a lead to some...
first is a 7.7mm clip of ball cartridges and the second is a clip of 6.5mm ball cartridges.
Good morning gents. This forum looked a bit naked, so I thought I'd ask if anyone knows of any books or periodicals regarding Japanese weapons? I...
Hi folks! I recently picked up a Japanese single shot, bolt action rifle. I've identified it as a Murata, I believe, Type 18. It's in GREAT shape...
T38 Experimental 7.7 Rifle No. 31 With experience gained by the use of the Type 92 Machine Gun in Cal. 7.7 the Japanese War Department decided a...
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