Arisaka Crest

[aspen80]

Hi All,

Can anyone identify the crest on my Arisaka?
I bought this rifle as a "trainer" but it is a 7.7 with what looks like a cast receiver.
It's a full size rifle but has me stumped.
Any answers will wonderful

Thanks

Gil

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[Sunray]

Picture is too small for my geezer eyes, but have a look here. That circle a double circle?
http://oldmilitarymarkings.com/japanese_markings.html

[aspen80]

Hi,

I am attempting to get a better photo, but actually i looks like a house, built with little squares.

[aspen80]

Maybe this is better.



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[Sunray]

Hi. Looks like the Japanese character for the number 4 with the two concentric circles to me.
Rummage around here. The site owner is a Canadian university professor and it's as comprehensive as any site gets. Deals with all things Japanese weapons. All the links work too.
Nambu World

[aspen80]

Thanks for the info
I just sent E Mail.
Let you know what the result is.

[jangle]

I would say you have a post WWII Arisaka manufactured in Communist China. There are numerous receiver Arsenal marks known, but probably not all. Is the rifle cambered in 7.9x57 (8mm mauser) or 7.7 Japanese? Is the barrel rifled? Could you post a photo of entire rifle please.

Thanks!

[aspen80]

Hi. Looks like the Japanese character for the number 4 with the two concentric circles to me.
Rummage around here. The site owner is a Canadian university professor and it's as comprehensive as any site gets. Deals with all things Japanese weapons. All the links work too.
Nambu World

Hello Sunray,

Well I took your advice, made contact and over ten days or so came up with a goose egg.
So I am back to square one.

Thanks for the contact

Gil

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Sure thing!

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Sure Can!

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It is in the 7 MM area w/ smoothbore

[jangle]

If it has no rifling in the bore, then you defiantly have a trainer of some sort.