Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this sporterized bolt-action rifle for a penny-start auction; this is the Japanese Arisaka!
This Japanese Arisaka rifle is being offered as a non-functional example, and it should be regarded strictly as a collectible or display piece in its current condition. For safety reasons, we strongly recommend that a qualified gunsmith inspect the firearm before handling, repairing, or firing it.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Japanese
Model: Arisaka
Serial: 133
Caliber: Unknown
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 22"
Optics/Sights: No Sights, Installed Ted Williams Sears 4x Scope
Stock/Grips: Sporterized
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Japanese Arisaka rifle series, first introduced in the late 19th century, stands as one of the most widely produced and historically significant bolt-action rifles of the early 20th century. Designed by Colonel Arisaka Nariakira, the Type 30 first entered service in 1897 and laid the foundation for subsequent evolutions, most notably the Type 38 chambered in 6.5×50mmSR and the later Type 99 chambered in 7.7×58mm. These rifles were standard-issue for the Imperial Japanese Army through both World Wars, valued for their rugged reliability, simplicity of operation, and ability to withstand the harsh conditions of the Pacific theater. The Type 38 in particular earned a reputation for exceptional durability, with its long barrel and small-caliber round producing excellent accuracy and manageable recoil, while the Type 99 represented Japan’s shift toward a larger-caliber cartridge to match the ballistic performance of other contemporary powers. Distinguishing features included the unique sliding dust cover, the provision for a monopod on certain models, and the chrysanthemum crest stamped on the receiver, symbolizing ownership by the Emperor himself—a detail highly valued by collectors today when intact. Although often overshadowed by the Mauser 98 and Springfield M1903 in terms of fame, the Arisaka rifles were regarded by many Allied ordnance officers as among the strongest military bolt actions of their era. This strength was demonstrated in postwar U.S. Army testing, which showed that the Type 99 action could withstand extreme overpressure loads that would disable many other rifles. However, production variations during the latter stages of World War II led to significant quality differences. Early-war rifles were well-finished and carefully machined, while late-war “last-ditch” rifles were simplified, with crude sights, wooden buttplates, and the omission of nonessential features, reflecting Japan’s desperate wartime economy. Today, Arisaka rifles occupy a distinctive place in military firearm history. They are valued not only as relics of Imperial Japan but also as engineering examples of strength and endurance under extreme conditions. Their collectibility depends heavily on condition, intact features such as the chrysanthemum crest, and whether they retain original military components, making them sought after by collectors of World War II militaria.
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.
Model: Arisaka
Serial: 133
Caliber: Unknown
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 22"
Optics/Sights: No Sights, Installed Ted Williams Sears 4x Scope
Stock/Grips: Sporterized
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Japanese Arisaka rifle series, first introduced in the late 19th century, stands as one of the most widely produced and historically significant bolt-action rifles of the early 20th century. Designed by Colonel Arisaka Nariakira, the Type 30 first entered service in 1897 and laid the foundation for subsequent evolutions, most notably the Type 38 chambered in 6.5×50mmSR and the later Type 99 chambered in 7.7×58mm. These rifles were standard-issue for the Imperial Japanese Army through both World Wars, valued for their rugged reliability, simplicity of operation, and ability to withstand the harsh conditions of the Pacific theater. The Type 38 in particular earned a reputation for exceptional durability, with its long barrel and small-caliber round producing excellent accuracy and manageable recoil, while the Type 99 represented Japan’s shift toward a larger-caliber cartridge to match the ballistic performance of other contemporary powers. Distinguishing features included the unique sliding dust cover, the provision for a monopod on certain models, and the chrysanthemum crest stamped on the receiver, symbolizing ownership by the Emperor himself—a detail highly valued by collectors today when intact. Although often overshadowed by the Mauser 98 and Springfield M1903 in terms of fame, the Arisaka rifles were regarded by many Allied ordnance officers as among the strongest military bolt actions of their era. This strength was demonstrated in postwar U.S. Army testing, which showed that the Type 99 action could withstand extreme overpressure loads that would disable many other rifles. However, production variations during the latter stages of World War II led to significant quality differences. Early-war rifles were well-finished and carefully machined, while late-war “last-ditch” rifles were simplified, with crude sights, wooden buttplates, and the omission of nonessential features, reflecting Japan’s desperate wartime economy. Today, Arisaka rifles occupy a distinctive place in military firearm history. They are valued not only as relics of Imperial Japan but also as engineering examples of strength and endurance under extreme conditions. Their collectibility depends heavily on condition, intact features such as the chrysanthemum crest, and whether they retain original military components, making them sought after by collectors of World War II militaria.
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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