i bought a arisaka rifle without really researching them first, but after researching for days now i still can't figure out what model it is. the mum is still intact, there is writing similar to those of the type 30 and type 35 (4 symbols under the mum). the barrel is stamped with a "B" and a "T" and a "circle with a triangle in it". the arsenal mark is either Koishikawa Arsenal (Tokyo), or the Kokura Arsenal, and it appears that there's final inspection marks to the left of the arsenal mark, too small to tell, but definitely there. there are also 3 very small stamps in between the rear sling swivel and the butt stock, 1 appears to be and circle with a "odd flower" inside, and the other two appear to be shields... also the bolt is exact to the type 35, and has it's serial number, but the barrel is to the type 30 ( I'm assuming because of no dust cover rails) as well as the stock (type 30 I think), type 30 bayonet ( unknown model, no blood groove).... anyways i'd like it if someone could possibly tell me why there would be no serial numbers? i'm thinking prototype, type 35 naval, or 02/45, "last ditch" rifle. ANY COMMENTS ARE APPRECIATED!, i paid 400 for it, i'm a very sad individual at the moment... pictures to come soon!
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