Arisaka Type 38 Serial Number Lookup

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Production was greatly reduced after the 1923 Tokyo earthquake so that rifle might have been made 3-4 years before 1932 even though the serial number is only 76,000 before the end. It was made at the Tokyo Army Arsenal, Koishikawa, Tokyo Yes, Type 38 rifles, carbines, and Type 44 carbines are 6.5x50 Japanese. Type 99 rifles are 7.7 Japanese. Welcome from Sitka, Alaska. It's an Arisaka Type 38 in 6.5x50mmSR caliber. The chrysanthemum crest normally present just ahead of the gas relief holes atop the receiver is missing, and the markings aren't those of a typical Type 38. The Type 38 (Type 38 Year Meiji rifle) in 6.5x50mm Arisaka caliber was produced from 1905 to the early 1940s. The rifle was intended to be replaced by the Ar. Continuing on with our buyer's guide #101 series, this time we talk a bit about the Japanese Arisaka of WWI and WWII. We checkout and compare the Type 30, Ty. Arisaka – Type 38 – Tokyo Arsenal –6.5 Japanese – Stk #C172 GI#: 101642623 This 6.5x50mm Japanese Arisaka Type 38 bolt action rifle was made by the Tokyo Arsenal between 1914-1917. It has a blued 31.4” blued tapered round barrel mounted with an elevation adjustable rea.Click for more info.

LSB#: 170117HM02

Make: Nagoya Arsenal, Japan

Model: Arisaka Type 38 Carbine

Serial Number: 91530

Year of Manufacture: 1905 -1945

Caliber: 6.5x50mm (6.5 Jap)

Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine

Markings: There is no visible import mark. The top of the receiver is marked with the Imperial Chrysanthemum and with the Japanese symbols for “Type 38”. The “chrysanthemum” is partially ground off. The left side of the receiver is marked with the “5th series” symbol, the serial number and the symbol for the Nagoya Arsenal. The bottom of the bayonet lug is marked with the last 3 numbers of the serial number. The bottom of the bolt handle, the firing pin and the bottom of the safety are all marked “532”. The safety is covered in decorative metal work. The bottom of the buttstock is marked with two small Japanese stampings.

Type 38 Arisaka Serial Number Lookup

Barrel Length: Approximately 19 Inches

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Sights / Optics: The front sight is an inverted “V” post set between two protective ears. The top of the left sight ear is bent inward. The rear sight is a “V” notched blade that flips up to become a sliding sight ladder marked from “4 -20”.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The two piece stock has a pistol grip, finger grooves, metal nosecap, barrel band, two sling loops and a metal buttplate. The buttplate shows scratches and thinning. The stock has had a piece of edge wood cut out at the right front of the receiver. The stock has several deep compression marks, deep scrapes and scratches. Many have removed small pieces of surface wood. The LOP measures 13 1/4 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is semi bright and the rifling is deep. There is no visible erosion.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. The top of the receiver has been ground, removing the finish and part of the markings. The barrel & front sight show scrapes & light thinning. The bottom metal shows scrapes, thinning and some pin prick surface erosion. The screw heads show light use. The remaining markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork& Accessories: The rifle comes with copies of paperwork issued to William Felsman. One of the copies is of a certificate issued to him. It is marked “1ST CAVALRY DIVISION / APO 201 / CERTIFICATE “ and “the bearer William O Felsman, PFC, 35851907 is entitled to retain in his possession…the following items of enemy equipment. 1 Jap Carbine”. A second certificate has been copied. It is for “1 Saber”. The second certificate is similar to the first but has a line added; “I certify that the above EM was in the theater prior to V-J Day”. These copies appear to be of the original documents. We do not have the originals.

Arisaka Type 38 Serial Numbers

Our Assessment: This Japanese Type 38 Carbine was made by the Nagoya Arsenal and was around during WWII. It has a partial chrysanthemum and deep Japanese characters on the top of the receiver. These Type 38 carbines were meant for cavalry, engineers and other non-front line troops. We see Arisakas come in the shop regularly, but we don’t see many Arisaka carbines, as they are much harder to find. According to our consignor this Type 38 Carbine was brought to the U.S. from Japan after WWII ended. The soldier who brought it back kept his paperwork. The auction includes copies of the paperwork. The paperwork adds to the rifles historical value. Good luck.

Arisaka Serial Number Guide

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