Rifle and carbine versions of the Type 30 exist, along with a number of other related variants.Īn improved version of the Type 30 that attempted to fix any faults on the previous design.

303 British and 6.5×54mm Mannlicher–Schönauer. After many years of searching for a quality original Arisaka type 38 Carbine. The Type 30 used 6.5×50mmSR Arisaka ammunition, although some were chambered in. WW2 Japanese Arisaka Type 38 Carbine Rifle Leather Sling with Unit Markings. The Type 30 is a bolt-action rifle with a five-round internal box magazine fed by stripper clips. During its production, the Type 30 was used by a number of nations, including Japan and Russia, and more interestingly the United Kingdom (who ordered some Type 30s as a stopgap until their Lee-Enfield caught up with demand). The weapon was produced from 1897 to 1905 by the Tokyo Arsenal and was later replaced by the Type 38 rifle in service. The rifle was designated 'Type 30' as it entered service in the 30th year of Emperor Meiji's reign, 1897. Nariakira Arisaka (who later was appointed Baron) who led a commission to design a rifle to replace old and outdated rifles, the rifle was designed as a replacement to the old and expensive Type 22 rifle and entered service the same year. I have taken several pictures of the original and the reproduction next to each other so you can compare the quality. It was used not only by cavalry, but also by engineer, quartermaster and other non-frontline troops. After many years of searching for a quality original Airsaka type 38 sling I finally found one and sent it to my leather guy and had him make an exact copy. The Type 38 Cavalry Carbine is a short-barreled version of the Type 38. Thanks for your patience.Designed from 1895 by Col. WW2 Japanese Arisaka Type 38 Rifle Leather Sling with Unit Markings. We are usually able to respond w/in 48 hrs. Please email with questions, or for more views. Copy of buyer C&R appreciated if available. Unfinished metal showing some discoloration, easily cleaned at buyer discretion. Stock has assorted handling marks, scuffs & dings, but is overall in fine shape with no cracks or chips.īluing is largely intact, aprox 93-95 %. This means that it was made before the 1923 Kanto Earthquake. Manufactured before Pearl Harbor - better finished than many late war period ' Last Ditch' arms intended for action against the enemy. The 'triangle with circle' is indeed a Koishikawa stamp, but it signifies that it was made before the 'cannonball' Kokura marking. NOT intended or safe with live ammunition. Matching two-digit serial numbers on receiver and bolt, bolt end cap, and bayonet lug.ĭesigned for service rifle familiarization with blank or dummy ctg.s only. Kanji translate to :īandenaokou / bandaaokou.

Scarce specimen features cartouche w Japanese Kanji characters and large numeral 8 inventory number on buttstock. Description: Fine example of an early well-made Arisaka Type 38 Training Rifle with great markings.

Arisaka type 38 carbine markings