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Military Rifle - Japanese?
Andrew hall
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Experts, I'm stumped. I wish my camera were better so I could show you fine detail, but here's what I know:
Barrel is approx 32 1/2", the receiver bolt is broken at the rear, the right side of the stock has a symbol on it which is circular and has illegible markings within it (probably a cartouche). There is also a symbol, which may be a Chrysanthemum, on the top of the barrel block.
There is a great deal of type on the barrel that appears to be Japanese (or possibly Korean). There are also English numbers stamped on the left side of the barrel (106144) and behind the trigger guard (???90). There are two bands on the stock, the front one having a place for a bayonet on the right side. This rifle is missing a cleaning rod.
Thoughts?
Barrel is approx 32 1/2", the receiver bolt is broken at the rear, the right side of the stock has a symbol on it which is circular and has illegible markings within it (probably a cartouche). There is also a symbol, which may be a Chrysanthemum, on the top of the barrel block.
There is a great deal of type on the barrel that appears to be Japanese (or possibly Korean). There are also English numbers stamped on the left side of the barrel (106144) and behind the trigger guard (???90). There are two bands on the stock, the front one having a place for a bayonet on the right side. This rifle is missing a cleaning rod.
Thoughts?
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quote:Originally posted by Andrew hall
Experts, I'm stumped. I wish my camera were better so I could show you fine detail, but here's what I know:
Barrel is approx 32 1/2", the receiver bolt is broken at the rear, the right side of the stock has a symbol on it which is circular and has illegible markings within it (probably a cartouche). There is also a symbol, which may be a Chrysanthemum, on the top of the barrel block.
There is a great deal of type on the barrel that appears to be Japanese (or possibly Korean). There are also English numbers stamped on the left side of the barrel (106144) and behind the trigger guard (???90). There are two bands on the stock, the front one having a place for a bayonet on the right side. This rifle is missing a cleaning rod.
Thoughts?
The difference between a T-13 and a T-18 appears to be that the forward portion of the receiver on the T-18 is octagon shaped as yours appears to be. While the 13 is rounded.
And the 13 has a "tab" protruding from the top front of the bolt.
Go to the "Gunboards.com" Japanese forum to get in tough w/the real Arisaka guru's. I'll bet they'll be excited to see what you've got and really dig in to help you!