Japanese Type 38?

[delta6]

Posting this for a good friend who is valuing this rifle for an estate. I know a bit about Japanese rifles, but was hoping a few experts would chime in and provide a bit more information. I believe it is a type 38, but interested in and more info you folks could provide including a guess at the value.
Thanx, delta6

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