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Jangle beat me to it! Congrats on the Type 97, bummer to hear the scope may be sitting at goodwill, maybe tossed by someone who may think it’s an old crappy scope. If it was recent, I suggest...

A nice example recently sold on a local (Indiana) forum for $5k in original shape…it’s hard to see them jump to this price with the receiver modified for a scope.

In the end, if your happy with...

Thanks for the write up. I have a few rifles Bubba took to the sanding shed and would be interested in giving this a try one day.

One question, are you able to apply it like stain and rub urushi...

If you’re handy, have a set of tin snips, small vice and metal files, you can make springs from hacksaw blades. I can send you pictures that will get you close to final fitting.

PS, Don should...

I forgot to mention, an original Nagoya cleaning rod should have proof marks. Look for a small stamp that looks like a “ri” or “w”.

You are correct, this is a series 5 Nagoya. It appears to be in good condition with correct cleaning rod. The stock looks to have been lightly sanded, can’t tell the type of finish applied. The...

Sounds like a fun exercise but not very practical…even if you have a backdrop to shoot into the air. The AA wings and range slider are basically a ballistics calculator using muzzle velocity, range...

I’ve only ever used 139 or 140 grain .264 flat based bullets. Arisakas use metford rifling and they seem to prefer flat base bullets vs boat tails. Those unfamiliar think the rifling is worn but...

Right on…I didn’t know he was making them. Does your slider need wing springs? Last I heard he stopped making those. If your handy, you can make them from a hacksaw blade.

Here is a TK slider and wings. Notice the indents on top/bottom, short rifles are indented on one side only. Graduations go to 17 and the keeper screw is on the left. I looked it up and Nagoya has...

TK made about 4 times the number Nagoya did plus Bubba got to it, I don’t see if worth much to collectors. I’d have to see multiple pictures to swag a value. As for your other questions, the long...

Thanks for the information. I wasn’t sure if trainers would be in the SRS but apparently they are!

Does any know if M1922 MII training rifles were listed in the SRS? If so, any info on 14086, stamped with the typical B after the serial number once upgraded from MI to MII. Thanks for any info....

Just ran across this post, if it helps, mine is an Israeli import with left side stamped stock, no range numbers near the rear sight.
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You are correct, it is a Type 38, Tokyo arsenal. It’s hard to judge condition without looking at it in person. There are several factors when it comes to the value of a Type 38 such as matching...

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You’re welcome, always willing to hook up a fellow collector. [emoji1303]

Most of Frank’s books are now electronically available on Amazon…a lot cheaper than printed copies and easier to reference walking around gun shows. Just download the kindle app and presto! Instant...

Agreed, I highly doubt any Japanese solder would do this and based on the photo, it was probably recently captured and being shown off and not modified by an allied solder.

Not sure where this was...

This picture has been posted before. If I remember correctly, a few opinions were this rifle was used by indigenous fighters with modification done to save weight.

Nice looking rifle, it’s a series 23, Kokura arsenal. This rifles clean up well with brass wool and a decent oil to remove any rust. Clean the stock with hot soapy water…anything else will decrease...

Nice clean example, excellent find. [emoji1303]

Most Type 44 rifles have seen hard use. I have two of the 1st bayonet housing, mismatched, no mums that have probably seen 1/2 of China. Then I have...

As long as the rifle checks out, you can shoot either cartridge. When the 6.5 cartridge was updated for the Type 30, the rear sight was changed, that’s it.

I do not have original 6.5 load data...

I believe the Type 38 floorplate, spring and follower will fit but function isn’t all that great. For parts you can source via typical websites, send an email to Don Schlickman. He makes all kinds...

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