Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this historic bolt-action rifle today for a penny-start auction, this is the Kokura Arsenal Type 38 “School Gun”!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Kokura Arsenal
Model: Type 38 “School Gun”
Serial: 2017813
Date of Manufacture: 1933-1940
Caliber: 6.5x50mm Airsaka
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 31"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Fold Adjustable V-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard / The top of the is stamped with a mostly intact Japanese chrysanthemum. The chrysanthemum stamp has been overstamped with a “School Gun” Proof mark. An added “School Gun” proof mark as been stamped between the chrysanthemum and the type designation. The left side of the receiver is stamped with two zeros preceding the serial number and the Kokura Arsenal stamp.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
During the Second Sino-Japanese War and Second World War, the Empire of Japan used the Type 38 rifle as its primary bolt-action service rifle. The Imperial Japanese Army adopted the design in 1905, during the Meiji period's 38th year, which is why it is called the "Type 38." Although the 6.5×50mm Arisaka cartridge lacked power, the Type 38 rifle remained in use throughout the war, alongside the Type 99 rifle which partially replaced it. The Type 38 carbine was also introduced at the same time as the standard Type 38, intended for use by cavalry, engineers, and other roles where a full-sized rifle would be a hindrance. At various points, rifles were removed from military service and either sold to other countries or transferred to Japanese schools for use as training weapons. Typically, the chrysanthemum insignia on these rifles was overstamped with the Koishikawa (Tokyo) or Kokura Arsenal symbol, or a ring of small circles, to show that the rifle was no longer part of the Imperial Japanese Army’s inventory. Rifles given to schools often had an additional character stamped on the top of the receiver, placed between the chrysanthemum and the type designation characters. Many of these "school-marked" rifles also featured two or three zeros preceding the serial number. These rifles, once retired from military use, were repurposed for training police forces, paramilitary groups, and high school ROTC programs.
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: Type 38 “School Gun”
Serial: 2017813
Date of Manufacture: 1933-1940
Caliber: 6.5x50mm Airsaka
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 31"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Fold Adjustable V-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard / The top of the is stamped with a mostly intact Japanese chrysanthemum. The chrysanthemum stamp has been overstamped with a “School Gun” Proof mark. An added “School Gun” proof mark as been stamped between the chrysanthemum and the type designation. The left side of the receiver is stamped with two zeros preceding the serial number and the Kokura Arsenal stamp.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
During the Second Sino-Japanese War and Second World War, the Empire of Japan used the Type 38 rifle as its primary bolt-action service rifle. The Imperial Japanese Army adopted the design in 1905, during the Meiji period's 38th year, which is why it is called the "Type 38." Although the 6.5×50mm Arisaka cartridge lacked power, the Type 38 rifle remained in use throughout the war, alongside the Type 99 rifle which partially replaced it. The Type 38 carbine was also introduced at the same time as the standard Type 38, intended for use by cavalry, engineers, and other roles where a full-sized rifle would be a hindrance. At various points, rifles were removed from military service and either sold to other countries or transferred to Japanese schools for use as training weapons. Typically, the chrysanthemum insignia on these rifles was overstamped with the Koishikawa (Tokyo) or Kokura Arsenal symbol, or a ring of small circles, to show that the rifle was no longer part of the Imperial Japanese Army’s inventory. Rifles given to schools often had an additional character stamped on the top of the receiver, placed between the chrysanthemum and the type designation characters. Many of these "school-marked" rifles also featured two or three zeros preceding the serial number. These rifles, once retired from military use, were repurposed for training police forces, paramilitary groups, and high school ROTC programs.
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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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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