I recieved this gun from a relative with no information about it. I think it is WW II era and Japanese because it has Japanese writing on it.(at least I think it is Japanese) Can anyone tell me what it is, what is it worth, and could it or should I have it restored. Thankyou.
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Can anyone help me id this gun?
- Thread starter Glock-19
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It's an Arisaka rifle, either a Type 38 (6.5mm Arisaka) or a Type 99 (7.7mm Arisaka), but you'd need to post clearer pictures and some more info (like barrel length) for us to figure which specific model. www.gunboards.com has got a Japanese collectors forum, and they'd be able to tell you what it's worth, or if you should sell it for parts. HTH.
Mike Irwin
Staff
The sights and placement of the sling swivel on the left side of the gun make it pretty clear that it's a carbine.
It also appears to have a fixed folding bayonet, which means that it's very likely a Type 44.
It also appears to have a fixed folding bayonet, which means that it's very likely a Type 44.
toolman846
New member
Looks like a Type 44. The characters for a Type 44 go horizontally across the front bridge, as in the photo, and those for a Type 38 run front to back. I know, because I have several of those.
NRA-LIFE-MEMBER
New member
I also believe it's a Type 44