Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this outstanding bolt-action rifle today for a penny-start auction, this is the Nagoya Arsenal Type 38!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Nagoya Arsenal
Model: Type 38
Serial: 97035
Date of Manufacture: 1933-1940
Caliber: 6.5x50mm
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 31" Barrel with Detachable Blade Bayonet
Optics/Sights: Winged Protected Blade Front with Flip-Up Adjustable Ladder Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard / The top of the receiver is marked with the Kanji markings, which translate to “38 Type”. The top of the receiver also features a partially defaced Japanese Chrysanthemum symbol. The left side of the receiver is marked with the serial number “97035”, Nagoya Arsenal symbol, and the series mark.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
During the Second Sino-Japanese War and World War II, the Empire of Japan relied heavily on the Type 38 rifle as its primary bolt-action service weapon. Officially adopted by the Imperial Japanese Army in 1905—corresponding to the 38th year of the Meiji era, hence the name "Type 38"—this rifle was a refinement of earlier Arisaka designs. It was chambered for the 6.5×50mm Arisaka cartridge, which, while known for its low recoil and flat trajectory, was often criticized for lacking stopping power compared to contemporary military cartridges. Despite this, the Type 38 gained a reputation for ruggedness, reliability, and high build quality. It remained in frontline service throughout the war, even as the more powerful Type 99 rifle, chambered in 7.7×58mm, was introduced in an attempt to modernize Japan’s infantry arms. A shorter variant, the Type 38 carbine, was also adopted concurrently for cavalry, engineers, artillery crews, and other personnel for whom a full-length rifle would be cumbersome.
Model: Type 38
Serial: 97035
Date of Manufacture: 1933-1940
Caliber: 6.5x50mm
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 31" Barrel with Detachable Blade Bayonet
Optics/Sights: Winged Protected Blade Front with Flip-Up Adjustable Ladder Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard / The top of the receiver is marked with the Kanji markings, which translate to “38 Type”. The top of the receiver also features a partially defaced Japanese Chrysanthemum symbol. The left side of the receiver is marked with the serial number “97035”, Nagoya Arsenal symbol, and the series mark.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
During the Second Sino-Japanese War and World War II, the Empire of Japan relied heavily on the Type 38 rifle as its primary bolt-action service weapon. Officially adopted by the Imperial Japanese Army in 1905—corresponding to the 38th year of the Meiji era, hence the name "Type 38"—this rifle was a refinement of earlier Arisaka designs. It was chambered for the 6.5×50mm Arisaka cartridge, which, while known for its low recoil and flat trajectory, was often criticized for lacking stopping power compared to contemporary military cartridges. Despite this, the Type 38 gained a reputation for ruggedness, reliability, and high build quality. It remained in frontline service throughout the war, even as the more powerful Type 99 rifle, chambered in 7.7×58mm, was introduced in an attempt to modernize Japan’s infantry arms. A shorter variant, the Type 38 carbine, was also adopted concurrently for cavalry, engineers, artillery crews, and other personnel for whom a full-length rifle would be cumbersome.
Contents:
This example will ship with a blade bayonet!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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