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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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If anyone handloads this and needs brass....I have a partial bag of 100 of new brass free to good home. Pm me
I added a new one to the collection and am trying to learn about the Type 30's now. I've done some researching and I think I have a feel, but I know...
What do you all think a reasonable retail price would be for a Type 38 carbine... I think it is a Series 4 Nagoya, serial number matching bayonet lug...
Can you believe this? WWII JAPANESE TYPE 99 ARISAKA RIFLE W/ MUM-MATCHING - Curios Relics at GunBroker.com : 892086706 Salt Flat
I picked up this bayonet the other day at a small antique store. While not in perfect condition, it does have some interesting markings, including...
Kokura markings, 6.5 model 38, mum intact, marked with school markings. 1938 or 39. excellent condition. has cleaning rod, no bayonet. Only have one...
I keep asking for help. Figured it's about time I actually share some pics of my Type 99 It's a series 4 from made at Nagoya Arsenal. Ground Mum,...
I am trying to decipher some of the markings on my rifle, any help is most appreciated. I do not have the dust cover unfortunately.
Finally got the "new to me" long rifle to the range. Made a box of handloads using IMR4895 varying from 43 to 45.5 grains pushing 150 grain Speer...
Since things have been pretty slow here, I thought I would share my recently acquired Type 38 rifle. A couple of questions I had were is it a...
I have a numbers matching type 99. the damn firing pin tip broke (1/8" or so). I have a replacement for shooting but I want to get the original...
Ok. I recently picked up a Type 99 Long Rifle that matches except for the firing pin and safety. Finally got it to the range and discovered that the...
What is this stock marking on type 30 ?
Hi all, I picked up a Type 99. I am new to the Japanese rifles. Overall the rifle is in excellent condition except the stock has been cut down. The...
Is there a set in stone length for the 38...44...and 99 Types ?..Thanks..JV..........
I have a war souvenir Arisaka Model 38 my Dad brought back from Guam. It is missing the bayonet, the cleaning rod and 1 receiver screw. Unfortunately...
Just bought one that looks unfired..but missing bayonet. First version..Any thoughts where I might look for a bayonet ?..thanks..jv
Does anyone know what diameter and pitch (threads per inch) the type 38 rifles have? Is it possible they are metric? Is there reference material...
Will a type 99 action fit a type 38 stock ?..thanks..jv..
I found a Arisaka Type 99 for sale for $600.00 asking, Condition wise it in excellent condition 90% or better blue, has the imperil chrysanthemum on...
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