Unusual Type 38 carbine.

[Anzac15]

Picked up an odd one this weekend. At first I thought it was a Type 38 rifle that had been converted to a carbine. Then I got it home, disassembled it, and found that that it was not.
Here's the deal. Nagoya Type 38 carbine, series 5. According to online info, apparently there was no Nagoya Type 38 RIFLE. But there was the Nagoya Type 38 series 5 CARBINE. This carbine has a rifle rear sight. It also sports what appears to be a converted rifle stock, but guess what? The number on the inside of the stock matches the inventory number on the bottom of the receiver, along with the smaller parts. The finger grooves are long, as on the rifle, but they taper at the end going towards the muzzle. No upper handguard, no middle barrel band. Almost has a Carcano-ish profile to it. Bayonet lug is retained. Full mum and dust cover. Dust cover and bolt do not match.
Entire rifle stock is finished in dark reddish brown shellac. Sling swivel on bottom of buttstock has been filled with wood. No provision for a sling at all on this piece.
I first thought Chinese conversion, but the more I got to looking at it, I dismissed that. Also, this does not seem 'bubbafied

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Oops, hit 'submit'. Anyway, this does not look like bubba. It is, in fact, very unusual. I have pics on my phone, but do not know how to post pics from my phone. I really would like for you guys to see this one, and get your thoughts on it. Thanks!

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[HOOKED ON HISTORY]

Very interesting. Pictures forthcoming?

[Anzac15]

Yeah, if I can find out how to post pics from my phone. Definitely think this one bears taking a look at.

[fernleaf]

I'm going to refrain from making useful comments until we see some pics...

[Anzac15]

If anyone could give some pointers on how to post pics from an IPhone, it would be much appreciated.

[fernleaf]

Are you able to plug your phone into a computer and transfer the files over?

[Anzac15]

Unfortunately not. Computer is fried, don't know when I'll be getting a new one.

[Aragorn243]

Here are the photos of Anzac15's rifle:

[seabot2]

It is an odd rifle at that. The condition of the stock reminds me of something that may have been in the hands of the Chinese militia. China unloaded tons of wretched T38s and T99s to US importers about 20 years ago.

[Anzac15]

Notice the finger grooves, they taper going towards the muzzle. It's an odd one alright.

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This one isn't import marked, either.