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Mauser K98
BigJim
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Trying to identify a Mauser rifle that looks like it has Chinese markings on top of the reciever and a large flower symbol. Anyone ever seen anything like this?
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Looks to be a type 38 per the 2 vent holes
would be Arisaka type 38 -6.5 caliber.
And quite desirable, surrendered Japanese rifles had the "mum" ground off so as to not insult the Emperor. A clear stamp indicates a battlefield pickup. Assuming it has not been "sporterized."
You have a Japanese Type 35 Navy Rifle, similar in design to the Type 38 but rarer. It is also 6.5 arisaka caliber but has a different rear sight. Yours looks like it is missing the upper hand guard.