Can anyone help me id this gun?

Glock-19 · May 29, 2007, 06:57 PM

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.

Glock-19 · May 29, 2007, 07:07 PM

Sorry about the quality of the pics, its the best I could do.

SDC · May 29, 2007, 09:09 PM

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** · May 30, 2007, 02:38 PM

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.

toolman846 · May 30, 2007, 09:26 PM

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 · May 30, 2007, 11:59 PM

I also believe it's a Type 44

Glock-19 · May 31, 2007, 09:20 AM

My digital camera is broken so as soon as I get it fixed I can post better pictures. If it is a type 44 is that good?

brando · June 1, 2007, 05:42 AM

have one thats bubaized very worn bore remains a good shooter amo scarce keep it original price is going up

May 29, 2007, 07:07 PM	#2
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May 29, 2007, 09:09 PM	#3
SDC Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2001 Location: People's Republic of Kanada Posts: 1,652	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. __________________ Gun control in Canada: making the streets safer for rapists, muggers, and other violent criminals since 1936.

May 30, 2007, 02:38 PM	#4
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,381	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. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

May 31, 2007, 09:20 AM	#7
Glock-19 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 186	My digital camera is broken so as soon as I get it fixed I can post better pictures. If it is a type 44 is that good? __________________ "No freeman shall ever be debarred the use of arms." Thomas Jefferson NRA Endowment Life Member

June 1, 2007, 05:42 AM	#8
brando Member Join Date: March 15, 2007 Posts: 25	type 44 6.5 have one thats bubaized very worn bore remains a good shooter amo scarce keep it original price is going up

May 30, 2007, 09:26 PM	#5
toolman846 Junior Member Join Date: April 1, 2007 Posts: 10	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.

May 30, 2007, 11:59 PM	#6
NRA-LIFE-MEMBER Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2007 Location: Birth State of Daniel Boone Posts: 100	I also believe it's a Type 44