Arisaka Type 38 Carbine with Mum,

Series 4, Nagoya Arsenal

Bolt action, 6.5X50 Japanese, 5 round capacity

Data

Make: Arisaka

Model: Type 38 Carbine

Arsenal: Nagoya Arsenal, Series 4

Serial #:16046

Caliber:  6.5X50mm Japanese

Date of Manufacturer:  Circa 1933-1940

Action:  Mauser Type Straight Bolt

Capacity:  5 round staggered box

Barrel Length:  19.5" (487mm)

Overall Length:  38" (966mm)

Other Numbers:046, all matching

Import Mark?:  None
Weight:  7.27 lbs. (3.3kg)  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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History

Type 38 cavalry rifle
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Japanese Type 38 cavalry rifle was a short barreled version of the bolt-action Type 38 rifle, it was used by the Japanese cavalry, engineers and artillery troops during World War II. It entered service in 1905. The rifle was bolt action and was very accurate. The rifle barrel was 310 mm shorter than the standard rifle. It was also used by rear echelon troops.

Caliber: 6.5 mm
Weight: 3.3 kg
Total length: 966 mm
Barrel length: 487 mm

 

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