What Caliber and Year Japanese Gun Do I Have

[cswayze0]

Received a Japanese gun I believe World War 2 Vintage
Individual past away was gifted to me
Any info would be greatly appreciated
Appears to be in Great shape

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[Andy54Hawken]

Looks like you have Type 38 Carbine....in 6.5 Japanese .
It also has the "Mum"...and what appears to be a Chigusa factory of Nagoya Arsenal marking on the receiver.
As well as what looks like a series 4 stamping....
1906 - 1939 were when these were made.
Andy

 

[orygun]

I believe that's an Arisaka Type 38 Carbine. Should be chambered in 6.5x50.


Nice looking rifle.

 

[cswayze0]

I had no idea... Any idea on the vintage...
Thank you for the info...

 

[Andy54Hawken]

As you are now the owner of a beautiful Arisaka Carbine...
I would suggest that a copy of :
Military Rifles of Japan...by Fred L. Honeycutt, JR. and F.Patt Anthony be your next purchase.
Andy

 

[cswayze0]

Looks like you have Type 38 Carbine....in 6.5 Japanese .
It also has the "Mum"...and what appears to be a Chigusa factory of Nagoya Arsenal marking on the receiver.
As well as what looks like a series 4 stamping....
1906 - 1939 were when these were made.
Andy

Awesome for the info...
Is this a common or rare gun...

 

[Andy54Hawken]

I had no idea... Any idea on the vintage...
Thank you for the info...

The Type 38 rifles and carbines were made from 1906-1939....
However there were in use all throughout WWII and even the Korean War.
Andy

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Awesome for the info...
Is this a common or rare gun...

Uncommon for the condition it is in..as well as having the "MUM" ( the flower above the characters on the receiver)
Most often captured guns had the MUM ground or filed off.
Andy

 

[cswayze0]

Received a Japanese gun I believe World War 2 Vintage
Individual past away was gifted to me
Any info would be greatly appreciated
Appears to be in Great shape

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Any idea of the Rarity and Value of this Gun

 

[bcp]

Surrendered guns had the mum ground off.

Captured guns retained it.

Photo from:

Collecting the WWII Type 99 Japanese Rifles: Tips and Values - Military Trader/Vehicles

Imperial Japanese WW2 Arisaka rifles were quality, battlefield weapons — and are eagerly sought by firearms collectors

www.militarytrader.com

Bruce

 

[Andy54Hawken]

The Nagoya Arsenal was in business from 1923 - 1945.
Andy

 

[bcp]

Here's one price reference:

Long Guns - Military Rifles - Japanese - Simpson Ltd

simpsonltd.com

Bruce

 

[cswayze0]

Here's one price reference:

Long Guns - Military Rifles - Japanese - Simpson Ltd

simpsonltd.com

Bruce

Thank you for the link... I think I have a special gun here...

 

[cswayze0]

As you are now the owner of a beautiful Arisaka Carbine...
I would suggest that a copy of :
Military Rifles of Japan...by Fred L. Honeycutt, JR. and F.Patt Anthony be your next purchase.
Andy

Yes, I think it would help immensely getting a copy of Military rifles of Japan.

 

[Mauser maniac]

If you decide you want to complete the Arisaka I have a last ditch bayonet listed under knives in classified that fits type 30,38,99,96,and type 99 light machine guns. Take a look if interested, Thanks

 

[cswayze0]

Thank you for the suggestion.
The widow of the person I got it from is looking if she has the one that goes with this gun...

 

[Mauser maniac]

You can show her the pictures of mine and it might ring a bell as to where it might be, as she will know what's she is looking for. Good luck...

 

[cswayze0]

Thank you...
Yes I will

 

[cswayze0]

Received the Bayonet and Sheath

 

[Mauser maniac]

GLAD TO HEAR SHE FOUND IT. NOW YOU CAN DISPLAY IT COMPLETE. PROBLEM FOR MOST IS TO FIND AMMO NOW. JUST HAVE TO KEEP AN EYE OUT AND BUY IT WHEN YOU CAN! AGAIN GLAD TO HEAR THE NEWS! TAKE CARE AND ENJOY WHAT YOUR FRIEND LEFT FOR YOU TO REMEMBER HIM BY!