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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...
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...
Infantry Weapons and their Effects (WWII and Korean era U.S. Training Films) "Infantry Weapons and Their Effects" is an official WWII era...
Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons (WWII U.S. Training Films) These combined videos demonstrate the mechanics of pistols, rifles and machine guns....
Good web page to find out what markings mean on your Japanese collectibles. Markings on Japanese Arisaka Rifles and Bayonets of World War II...
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...
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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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Does anyone know how to unassemble the bolt after it has been assembled in the wrong position in order to make the bolt inoperable? Currently the...
No photos for a couple of days, just got it today and have a funeral to attend tomorrow. I have almost nothing invested in it, $25. No time to...
Hello! Just asked my question in another Forum (someone knows it) and people gave some interesting answers. Anyway I wanna know a little bit more...
Gents, I have grabbed another rifle to restore! :cheers: Or not. :confused: Here is a late war transition/ last ditch rifle type 99 that I scored...
Gentlemen, here are the pictures of the wrapped last ditch Arisaka. I STILL have not made up my mind what to do. I know it's going to sit there...
Hi everyone. I'm a new member today and I picked up a beautiful Arisaka 2 weeks ago. I'm really happy with it (especially the wood grain and the...
Hey guys, a quick question here. I'm not so well versed on the Type 99 so i can't tell what this mark is after the Nagoya stamp. It's shaped like a...
Back when I had a convenient place to shoot longarms, I tried shooting my 6.5 Japanese rifles. I tried a Type 38 long rifle, carbine, and Carcano...
Won this t38 carbine at an auction, ground mum and a little rough but matching numbers and an excellent bore. Turns out it has the wrong hand guard...
Picked this up a while back. Just getting around to giving it some attention. No mum on this one more details later Seem to be having problems...
Hi everyone. I recently picked up a Type 99 at a local auction after looking for an original one with an intact mum, AA sight, and matching bolt for...
Had a Birthday weekend at Knob Creek Machine Gun Shoot! Got to fire 4 mags out of an MP40 and 50rds out of a PKM! First machine guns I've fired. I...
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...
Hi everyone, New to the old Japanese rifles. I picked up a type 38 yesterday and have had some trouble figuring out the info on this one. Some of...
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...
I finally got a T99 (early '43) to fill the type in my collection, as I am mostly into German and American arms. Serial number 81350 is matched all...
Hello all, thought I would share something interesting that happened to me today. I went to the range with my type 2 paratpooper Arisaka. I just...
Hello. I was making myself familiar with my Mukden type 38 rifle, and after stripping and reassembling the bolt as per the instructions in the Arms...
An 86 year old Marine passed away last Summer. He enlisted out of High School and served with the 3rd Marine Division "Amphibious". ( Not in good...
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...
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