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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...
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...
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...
Basic Manual of Military Small Arms by W.H.B. Smith (Expired Copyright 1943) Observations: by Badger How to load, operate, disassemble,...
BANZAI, the monthly newsletter/magazine for anyone interested in Japanese militaria. Started by Don Harper in 1982, BANZAI has become a medium for...
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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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So I'm walking around in some back room at my grandma's house and I spy a crusty old rifle in a corner. It's a Type 99, series 33 Toyo Kogyo, ground...
i bought a Japanese type 1 rifle a few months back and only recently was able to take it to the range. Upon arriving i loaded the rifle with 5 rounds...
Looking for an original cleaning rod and mid barrel retaining spring for a type 38. Did the original cleaning rod have matching number to the...
I recently bought a Arisaka Type 38. 1st time I have ever owned one. I gave 150.00 for the rifle. It was from a good friend of mine. He didnt...
I have a series 34 which seems to be off maybe you guys can help since I am new to the arisaka. The buttstock looks to be cut for a metal plate ...
I'm not sure if this is the place to post this, and if it is not, by all means, remove it. A few days ago I had posted these images in the M1917...
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...
So I acquired a Arisaka Type 38 from an estate and included was a bolt in a pillow case. It seems to have a Jap stamp on the rear of the bolt as well...
If anyone handloads this and needs brass....I have a partial bag of 100 of new brass free to good home. Pm me
On the Arisake type 99 rifle, if the silde is in the down position (i.e. battle sight) what is the zero range - 100M, 200M 300M or other? If the...
Hello. Since I've got my Ishaphore 2A1 this past summer. I've been thinking of this Jap rifle my father in law has had. I received all his firearms...
I just got an Arisaka, type 99, 5th series, Nagoya arsenal, intact mum, anti-aircraft sights, very good bore, cleaning rod, serial number in the...
Need some help. Just picked up a Type 99 with an early Rear Barrel Band. My problem is, the previous owner has worn the screw head so far down, I...
What are the distances with the AA sight in the down vs up position.? Also, anybody have a tip on how to get the front sight to drift, I've pounded...
I have posted several Type 99's that I want to move for $350 each. Let me know if you are interested.
I picked this unit up a couple years ago for $75. Its rough but I figured if nothing else it would be worth 75 bones in parts. Bought it local and...
Guys: Normally, I collect French and German Guns, but lately I have been finding some reasonably priced Japanese Rifles and Carbines. I work in a Gun...
How scarce are the long variants? Would an early? no series Nagoya(s/n 7800) with scrubbed mum and mismatched bolt even be worth the expense and...
Today, as an anniversary gift, my wife gave me a Type 38 rifle. It's a kokura series 23 ser. # 17,760 with ground mum and mismatched bolt,minty bore....
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