{"product_id":"japanese-type-38-arisaka-rifle-6-5-50mmsr-arisaka-strong-bore","title":"Japanese Type 38 Arisaka Rifle – Koishikawa Tokyo Arsenal – 6.5×50mmSR Arisaka – Strong Bore","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"536\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOffered here is an original Japanese \u003cstrong data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"258\"\u003eType 38 Arisaka\u003c\/strong\u003e service rifle chambered in the historic \u003cstrong data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"321\"\u003e6.5×50mmSR Arisaka\u003c\/strong\u003e cartridge. Renowned for its exceptional strength, reliability, and accuracy, the Type 38 served as the standard infantry rifle of the Imperial Japanese Army from the Russo-Japanese War through the Second World War.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"770\"\u003eThis example was \u003cstrong data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"615\"\u003emanufactured by the Koishikawa (Tokyo) Artillery Arsenal\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifiable by its \u003cstrong data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"674\"\u003eno-series serial number (1498530)\u003c\/strong\u003e and the distinctive \u003cstrong data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"730\"\u003estacked cannonball arsenal mark\u003c\/strong\u003e found on the left side of the receiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eThe rifle retains a highly desirable \u003cstrong data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"839\"\u003ehonest military appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e, exhibiting decades of natural service wear while \u003cstrong data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"960\"\u003eshowing no obvious signs of major refinishing or heavy restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e. The stock displays genuine handling marks and field wear accumulated throughout its military service, yet remains \u003cstrong data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003estructurally solid with no significant cracks or major repairs observed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003eThe metal finish retains a naturally aged military patina consistent with long-term service, preserving the rifle's historical character rather than the appearance of an aggressively refinished example. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003ebore remains strong with well-defined rifling\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the action cycles smoothly. The original military ladder rear sight and full-length military configuration are retained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003eThe rifle is not equipped with a dust cover. As commonly encountered on many surviving Type 38 Arisaka rifles, this component was frequently removed during military service. Collectors wishing to restore the rifle to a more complete configuration will find original dust covers to be relatively obtainable on today's collector market.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003eOverall, this is an excellent example of a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003eKoishikawa Tokyo Arsenal Type 38 Arisaka\u003c\/strong\u003e that has retained much of its original military character, making it a desirable addition to any Japanese military firearms collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AAG CANADA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53880532336751,"sku":"NR000281","price":1799.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1836\/6063\/files\/IMG_7342.jpg?v=1784905867","url":"https:\/\/aagcanada.ca\/fr\/products\/japanese-type-38-arisaka-rifle-6-5-50mmsr-arisaka-strong-bore","provider":"AAG CANADA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}