Arisaka Type 38 (MUKDEN 6.5 Jap) Japanese Japan WW2 WWII C&R
Description:
Here we present a C&R Japanese Mukden Type 38 Infantry Rifle, made circa 1940 at the Mukden Arsenal. The Type 38 carbine and rifle were bolt-action service rifles used by the Empire of Japan predominantly during the Second Sino-Japanese War and Second World War. The design was adopted by the Imperial Japanese Army in 1905 (the 38th year of the Meiji period, hence “Type 38”). Because the 6.5×50mmSR Arisaka cartridge it fired was considered underpowered, a replacement was devised, which was the Type 99 rifle, but both rifles saw usage until the end of the war.
This rifle was an upgrade to the Type 30. This design was the project of Major Nambu, famed and prolific firearms designer in Japan. The Type 38 has been called the best service rifle of WWI. The design was perfected with the advent of the Type 99, nevertheless, the Type 38 saw plenty of action during World War I and World War II.
This example has matching serial numbers on the receiver and bayonet lug. The bolt does not match. It has a crisp, intact mum, good wood, and a very good bore. It has no cleaning rod. The rifle is in very good overall condition.
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SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer:
Mukden
Model:
Type 38
Serial Number:
5017244