The rear of the bright finished bolt has a wonderful concentric pattern on it this actually doubles as the safety, the pattern allows purchase by slippery hands. The stem of the bolt is also stamped with “102” meaning the action and bolt have stayed together and are matching. Then the marks become very difficult to make out but, might be, sub-inspectors or subcontractors marks. The the Arsenal which is the Tokyo/Kokura arsenal.
Arisaka type 38 carbine bayonet series#
On the LHS of the action, just above the “wood-line” first of all ( from left to right) is the series symbol which is a square within a circle which means second series. The nose-cap of the stock incorporates a bayonet lug underneath. Just behind the muzzle is the front sight block, which consists of an inverted “V” within protective ears. The rear flip-up ladder type sights are graduated to from 4 to 20. The humid jungles of that part of the world could be as wet as they could be hot. Designed not to let too much water find its way between the stock and the action and barrel. Just rear of the finger groove on the RHS of the stock is the rainwater run-off. Apart from a few quilte jagged dings on the right hand side the rest of the stock is in very good condition, in what appears to be its original lacquered finish. Therefore there are really three components to the stock apart from the fittings. On first glance it appears to be normal two piece stock but on closer inspection of the butt-stock it becomes more obvious that the butt is in in fact made up of two pieces. This carbine is stocked in a relatively straight grained timber. The barrel is 18.1/2″ long and the trigger pull length is approximately 13″. The carbine measures a total of 38″ in length. All things considered this neat Japanese carbine is in excellent condition, with a superb bore and efficient functionality.Ĭhambered in 6.5 x 51R it has a strong Mauser type action, which can be fed from a stripper clip inserted into the guide in the front of the rear action bridge. The cleaning rod stored under the barrel is also in the white. The rear side mounted sling swivel has lost its finish and is now grey. Only the bolt and the steel but plate remain in the white. The receiver generally has a most pleasing blue to it, as has the rest of the rifle. Also in close proximity are two gas escape holes. The markings representing Type 38 have remained. The Imperial chrysanthemum design has been ground off the crown of the receiver. A very good Type 38 Series Two Japanese CarbineĪ Type 38 Carbine in very good condition from the WW2 Period.
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