Type 38 Arisaka Short Rifle with Kanji
Gents,
Here is a nice thread for you to ponder (or not). Here is a nice Japanese rifle that I picked up a number of years ago. The label says, "Type 38 Short Rifle".
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I dropped on a repop sling to make carrying it around easier. The dust cover (and I assume bolt) don't match the rifle, but they have been together a long time.
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The bolt root and dust cover have an almost diamond stamp on them that certainly looks the same. It was hard to get a shot, but I tried.
The rear sights are nice and stiff, and you can see that the mum isn't ground!
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Here is a shot of the receiver. There is nice thick blue there, with little sign of wear!
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Here is a shot of the safety knob. I was disappointed that a "wood pecker" got it... but don't think that it detracts from performance...
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And yes, everything is slathered in grease.
What I liked about this rifle, was that the cleaning rod was attached!
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The wood on the rifle is nice with usual dings and dents from use. The split stock is very clear... and so is the kanji!
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Here is the rifle serial number
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The bayonet is a typical variety with remnants of kanji!
Any comments are welcome!!:cheers: