{"product_id":"japanese-type-38-carbine-三八式騎銃-6-5-50mm-arisaka","title":"Japanese Type 38 Carbine (三八式騎銃) – 6.5×50mm Arisaka","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"411\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese Type 38 Carbine (三八式騎銃), chambered in 6.5×50mm Arisaka. The Type 38 Carbine was designed for cavalry, artillery, engineers, and other support troops, providing a shorter and more maneuverable alternative to the standard Type 38 infantry rifle while retaining the strength and reliability for which the Arisaka action is known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yl5694\" data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"431\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"806\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p5ddun\" data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"465\"\u003eModel: Type 38 Carbine (三八式騎銃)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lf4we5\" data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"493\"\u003eCaliber: 6.5×50mm Arisaka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sxol9q\" data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eBarrel Length: Approx. 465mm (18.3\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vnxeoi\" data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"564\"\u003eOverall Length: Approx. 966mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18zb54v\" data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"604\"\u003eReceiver Marking: Clear \"三八式\" marking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ba9hdj\" data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"677\"\u003eChrysanthemum ground, consistent with many surrendered Japanese rifles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wdn2m7\" data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"718\"\u003eIncludes a Japanese-pattern dust cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"104jksx\" data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eCorrect side-mounted sling swivel configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pealq4\" data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"806\"\u003eRifling remains visible in the bore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eThis rifle retains its original military appearance with wood and metal showing a consistent finish throughout. No obvious signs of sporterization or major post-service modification were observed during inspection. The stock remains solid with no obvious structural damage noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003eOf particular interest to collectors, this rifle includes a Japanese guided dust cover, an early-pattern design that is less commonly encountered than later simplified versions. Dust covers are frequently absent from surviving Type 38 Carbines, making their presence a desirable feature for collectors of Imperial Japanese military firearms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003eProduced in smaller numbers than the standard Type 38 infantry rifle, the Type 38 Carbine remains a desirable model among collectors of Japanese military arms. Examples retaining their military configuration continue to be sought after by collectors of World War II and Imperial Japanese firearms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AAG CANADA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53218202714223,"sku":"CN000135","price":2299.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1836\/6063\/files\/IMG_5649.jpg?v=1781287867","url":"https:\/\/aagcanada.ca\/fr\/products\/japanese-type-38-carbine-%e4%b8%89%e5%85%ab%e5%bc%8f%e9%a8%8e%e9%8a%83-6-5-50mm-arisaka","provider":"AAG CANADA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}