{"product_id":"japanese-arisaka-type-38-nagoya-arsenal-6-5-50mm-intact-mum","title":"Japanese Arisaka Type 38 – Nagoya Arsenal – 6.5×50mm – Intact Mum","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nagoya Army Arsenal, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Arisaka Type 38\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.5×50mm Japanese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bolt-Action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 58***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Historical Background \u0026amp; Collectibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Japanese Arisaka Type 38 was officially adopted in 1905 and served as one of the principal service rifles of the Imperial Japanese Army throughout the first half of the 20th century, including World War II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Type 38 is well known for its strong and reliable bolt-action mechanism, excellent manufacturing quality, and distinctive Japanese military design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example was manufactured by Nagoya Arsenal and features several characteristics associated with later-production Type 38 rifles, while retaining its original full-length military configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe receiver retains a complete and clearly visible Imperial Chrysanthemum (Mum),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e an important historical feature highly appreciated by collectors of Japanese military firearms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Matching Numbers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe receiver and bayonet lug have matching numbers. The bolt body and safety knob also match each other, but the bolt assembly does not match the receiver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Later Military Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rifle retains several interesting military features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAperture Rear Sight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unlike the more commonly encountered V-notch rear sight, this example features a distinctive upright post with a circular aperture. This is a historically documented military sight design used on Type 38 rifles. The folding ladder sight is complete, with graduations extending to 2,400 metres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCup-Style Steel Buttplate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A substantial steel buttplate with rounded edges wrapping around the end of the wooden stock, a configuration found on later Type 38 rifles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDust Cover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Retains the traditional military bolt dust cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Military Configuration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Retains its original-style full-length wooden stock, handguard, barrel bands, and military iron sights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Stock Markings \u0026amp; Overall Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe buttstock retains a distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite-painted number “19,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e possibly an old military rack number or inventory marking. Its exact origin remains unknown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wooden stock is exceptionally clean and solid, with no signs of refinishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It retains normal military service wear, particularly noticeable along the underside of the stock. The wood remains in very good overall condition, displaying an attractive natural aged appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe metal components are in excellent overall condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, retaining an attractive natural patina consistent with their age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mechanical action functions smoothly and reliably, with smooth bolt operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bore is in very good condition, with clearly defined rifling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsidering the condition of the wood, metal, mechanical components, and bore, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis rifle represents a particularly well-preserved example among surviving Japanese Type 38 military rifles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Collector's Highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNagoya Arsenal production with later military configuration features.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete and clearly visible Imperial Chrysanthemum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatching receiver and bayonet lug.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatching bolt body and safety knob.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive aperture-style rear sight with 2,400-metre graduations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstantial cup-style steel buttplate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal-style military dust cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite-painted “19” identification marking on the buttstock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptionally clean and solid wooden stock with no signs of refinishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent overall metal condition and smooth mechanical operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good bore with clearly defined rifling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete traditional full-length military configuration with natural service wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall, this is a particularly well-preserved Japanese Arisaka Type 38 rifle retaining its full military configuration and several distinctive later-production features. The intact Imperial Chrysanthemum, unusual aperture rear sight, substantial cup-style buttplate, and excellent overall condition make it a highly attractive example for collectors of Japanese World War II military firearms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AAG CANADA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67794714951791,"sku":"NR000330","price":2050.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1836\/6063\/files\/IMG_2087.jpg?v=1792164183","url":"https:\/\/aagcanada.ca\/products\/japanese-arisaka-type-38-nagoya-arsenal-6-5-50mm-intact-mum","provider":"AAG CANADA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}