What should be my next WWII era firearm?

[Aragorn243]

I would also call that a "T" which according to online sources wasn't produced as they went to double letters after "Q" which really doesn't make a ton of sense. Seems they did continue at least to "T" which would put production sometime after 1950.

[I.H.1989]

I think i might have found an Arisaka, but I am having trouble what kind of bolt is has. It looks like one of the earlier ones, but it looks worn and is difficult for me to tell. It does have matching serial numbers and hte mum, so any help would be appreciated.

[Aragorn243]

Looks like a late war welded safety to me. Not the best of pics however.

[I.H.1989]

I asked him about that safety knob and this is what he explained to me:

"I am not positive if it is "last ditch", but the safety has very light knurling.

It has a couple of the features of a "Last Ditch"; no front sight hood, simplified rear barrel band.

But most features are of the earlier rifles; well machined barrel, complex front barrel band, complex rear sight, better wood, steel butt plate, knurled safety."

[I.H.1989]

Question for anyone who reads, but does this stock look refinished?

[Aragorn243]

Yes, looks it to me.

[browningautorifle]

does this stock look refinished?

Yes...

[I.H.1989]

I have been looking constantly, and I found an Arisaka that I might be getting, but I need the judgement of everyone here to help me out. The man wants $325 for it, and from what he has told me, the serial numbers match on the bolt and receiver, but there is none on the forward bayonet lug, which if i remember correctly is something that became common as the war progressed. Also, this rifle has a mum on it htat is not defaced.

Overall, it looks good to me, but he has told me that there is pitting and the blueing looks like it is gone on the receiver, but it is hard for me to tell

[Aragorn243]

I'd offer him $275 and see if he'll split the difference at $300. Receiver and bolt both look finish worn. Finish on stock looks worn also but all in all not a bad example, especially if it all matches.

[I.H.1989]

I'd offer him $275 and see if he'll split the difference at $300. Receiver and bolt both look finish worn. Finish on stock looks worn also but all in all not a bad example, especially if it all matches.

thanks for hte input. I'll see if he'll accept it. If not, I've been looking for a Carcano and MAS 36s to try and find ones at a decent price. I managed to find a price range for the MAS, but I am having difficulty with Carcanos