| Place | Asia: Japan |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM27365 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Maker |
Kokura Arsenal |
| Place made | Japan |
| Date made | Unknown |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Arisaka Type 38 Rifle
Description
Arisaka Type 38 Rifle. Blued steel action and polished bolt that has a knurled cocking knob. Full wood stock and top handguard. The receiver top is marked with a chrysanthemum (ground off) over three Japanese characters (Type 38) and on the left side the Kokura arsenal mark and serial number. It is fitted with a cleaning rod. The stock is bruised overall and the butt is cracked along the join.
History / Summary
The Arisaka Type 38 Rifle was designed in 1905 as a result of the experience gained in the Russo-Japanese War. It has many features of the Mauser G98 action and was one of the standard weapons of the Japanese Army during the Second World War. Provenance unknown.