What is it? Military?

[Big Daddy K]

Given to me today buy a guy who bought a bunch of stuff from another guy. This was included.

No markings. I'm leaning towards Jap type but thought I woulg ask here before taking it to a gun shop.

 

[cracked butt]

Its an Arisaka.

 

[Coronach]

Take a picture of the top, just in front of the action. You can tell:

1. Which Arisaka it is.

2. Whether or not the guy that sporterized it is going to the Special Hell (condition of the Mum).

Mike

 

[Ian]

Don't need no more stinkin' pictures. It's a Japanese Type 38 carbine, in 6.5x50.

Could be somewhat restored; it looks like only the stock was chopped on. It would need a new stock, upper handguard, nosecap, and stock band.

Edit to elaborate: The rear sight is the giveaway. The only Arisakas with shorter (0-2k) rear ladder sights were the Type 38 and Type 44, and the front sight on the 44 is integral to the folding bayonet mechanism,which is obviously not on this rifle.

 

[Coronach]

Yes, but is Bubba doomed to eternal torment? There is only one way to know for certain...

Mike