Type 38 Serial Numbers
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Many Chinese troops, both Nationalist and Communist, used captured Arisaka Type 38 rifles against the Japanese during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Manufacturing of Arisaka Type 38 rifles did not cease until the end of WW2, but existing models remained in service. By WWII JAPANESE T38 ARISAKA CARBINE-NAGOYA NO SERIES Very good condition WWII Japanese Type 38 Arisaka Carbine in 6.5 x 50mm caliber that.
The story I got was that the uncle had picked up the rifle while on occupation duty.I believe that it's a Type 98, but it has VERY few markings. There's no sign of a chrysanthemum on the receiver (or any other identifying mark) nor does it seem to have been removed. The only markings I've found are '30' near where the serial number should be and 579 on the stock.The rifle is about 50 1/2 inches long, the peep/ladder sight is graduated from 3 to 17 (no wing extensions) and the front sight is a single blade. The dust cover is still present.
The stock and metalwork all appear to be well manufactured and finished.I'm not sure of the caliber but according to my gauge, the muzzle is approximately 7mm in diameter.I can provide pictures upon request.Thanks,Kit. I'm pretty sure Dutchman nailed it.The ejector box looks like a type 38, while the rest of the gun has type 38 characteristics.a little difficult to tell from the photos. There are no kanji markings that I can see to determine 'type', no mum, and I don't seem to see a serial number.a real one anyway.but it's hard to tell from the photos. The serial number should be on the left side of the receiver and at least five numbers long. Good chance it's a training rifle and therefor a wall hanger.
Do NOT attempt to fire it until it's properly identified. Another tip, don't remove any of the stock screws in an attempt to disassemble the rifle. The screws were originally 'staked' in place to prevent turning and if disturbed the value will drop considerably.It's best if someone knowledgeable sees this in person. I have a type 38 trainer that looks like the real McCoy to an untrained eye.and eye which will be lost if it ever fired live ammo!
More than likely this is a drill rifle. It is a type 38 in Jap 6.5. However the rear sight looks like every trainer I have ever seen. Don't be fooled by rifling in the barrel, some will even be smooth bores.
Type 38 Arisaka Serial Numbers
Alot of these trainers were made with rifles that were out of spec and past their service lifes. Keep in mind as far as the caliber most type 38 rifles are 6.5 jap however the Japanese did make small amounts of 7.7 type 38's. You need to have a gunsmith look this rifle over before going to the range. Looks a lot like the smoothbore drill rifle I used to have, I gave it to my brother so I don't have it here to compare.My drill rifle is missing the rear sight so the threaded joining of the smooth tube barrel to the chamber lump is visible.These rifles were capable of firing blanks and may chamber a live round.Some Japanese training rifles could fire a low powered cartridge with aerodynamically stabilized bullet for indoor target practice.The pictured example looks very nice, it should have some decent value as a collectable.
Japanese Type 38 Serial Numbers
Price $300.00 Brand Seller Available on Cal Guns Location Tokyo DescriptionArisakaType 386.5x257RobertsRosamond,Ca$300.00Will ship (Y):Low Serial Number (believe 1905) Arisaka Type 38, Koishikawa Arsenal (Tokyo) 5 digit serial with no series, Mum is marked as the rifles were when removed from service, All numbers match except bolt, Bolt is in the white, Stock has been refinished but very well done, Chambered in 6.5x257Roberts as many were after WW2, Metal has patina, Bolt bent, Dark bore but nice rifling, Includes 80 pieces of 257 roberts for reloading(expand to 6.5mm).