unidentified Japanese rifle

n1k2jshiden · #1 (**permalink**) August 29th, 2009, 04:10 PM

Hi I have a Japanes rifle that I can't Id. It looks like a Type 38 carbine, but with the old style 38 front sight. All 38 carbines I have seen have the Type 99 front sight. Another thing is it has no serial number, it has the arsenal mark as Toyko, and the S proof mark. But here is the odd thing the mum is intact, but it marked Type 44. Can anyone help me Id. this gun. Thanks

formerjughead · #2 (**permalink**) August 29th, 2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by n1k2jshiden

Hi I have a Japanes rifle that I can't Id. It looks like a Type 38 carbine, but with the old style 38 front sight. All 38 carbines I have seen have the Type 99 front sight. Another thing is it has no serial number, it has the arsenal mark as Toyko, and the S proof mark. But here is the odd thing the mum is intact, but it marked Type 44. Can anyone help me Id. this gun. Thanks

maybe if there was a picture

SMLE shooter · #3 (**permalink**) August 29th, 2009, 05:07 PM

Please post a picture.....

sniper1946 · #4 (**permalink**) August 29th, 2009, 08:26 PM

pics will help,otherwise here's a link for japanese rifles..

Markings on Japanese Arisaka Rifles and Bayonets of World War II