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NVGuy,

These stocks do show up on auction sites, but will be pricey as Singer B mentions. What you will be looking for (if not attached to the original metal of a 24th series rifle) is a full length stock and handguard with beaver chatter at the wrist area, and NO Arsenal proof marks at the lower butt stock area. The rear butt-stock splice will go through the sling swivel, not higher or lower. Your front (bayonet lug) band is also missing, which is a numbered matching part, so you will need to purchase a two screw, not the earlier three screw variant, along with the screws. The cleaning rod hole is not visible on your stock because the rod is the short screw in type that is only approximately 5" long.

Singer B,
Thousands of Japanese rifles had their stocks cut down by returning GI's, Marines, Sailors etc., to fit in their duffle bags. Same holds true with k98k's, G/K43's etc. from the European campaign.

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[Singer B]

NVGuy,

These stocks do show up on auction sites, but will be pricey as Singer B mentions. What you will be looking for (if not attached to the original metal of a 24th series rifle) is a full length stock and handguard with beaver chatter at the wrist area, and NO Arsenal proof marks at the lower butt stock area. The rear butt-stock splice will go through the sling swivel, not higher or lower. Your front (bayonet lug) band is also missing, which is a numbered matching part, so you will need to purchase a two screw, not the earlier three screw variant, along with the screws. The cleaning rod hole is not visible on your stock because the rod is the short screw in type that is only approximately 5" long.

Singer B,
Thousands of Japanese rifles had their stocks cut down by returning GI's, Marines, Sailors etc., to fit in their duffle bags. Same holds true with k98k's, G/K43's etc. from the European campaign.

Thank you! You always hear about the "duffel cut" Kar98ks so I assumed the same would happen for the Arisakas and was wondering if NVGuy's gun was one of those. Learned something new today!