Japanese Type 38 Arisaka bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5×50mm Japanese (6.5×50SR), non-import marked and complete with its sliding dust cover and cleaning rod. This example retains a full, intact Imperial chrysanthemum ("mum") together with the "文" (Monbushō / Ministry of Education) school-rifle marking, identifying it as a Ministry-of-Education-designated school/training rifle. The bore is evenly frosted with clearly visible lands and grooves and no significant gouges or pitting. The stock is solid with no structural damage.
The Type 38 was the standard Japanese service rifle from its 1905 adoption through World War II. In pre-war Japan the Ministry of Education issued service rifles to schools and universities for military training, marking them with the "文" character; a full-mum example that also carries this school marking is a distinct and desirable Arisaka variation, its intact chrysanthemum setting it apart from surrender-cancelled guns. Non-imported, complete with dust cover and cleaning rod, and on a solid, undamaged stock, this is an honest and interesting Ministry-of-Education Type 38 for the Japanese militaria collector.
Specifications
Manufacturer: Japanese arsenal (Type 38)
Country of origin: Japan
Model: Type 38 Arisaka
Type: Ministry of Education school/training rifle ("文" marked)
Action: Bolt action
Caliber: 6.5×50mm Japanese (6.5×50SR)
Mum: Full, intact Imperial chrysanthemum
Bore: Evenly frosted; visible lands and grooves; no significant gouges/pitting
Stock: Solid, no structural damage
Import mark: None (non-imported)
Included: Sliding dust cover; cleaning rod
