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tangolima · October 20, 2018, 02:53 PM

It is an arisaka type I made by carcano for the Japanese imperial navy. A bit on the rare side but not at all valuable. It was in sorry shape when I got it. The bent barrel was noticed when I peeked down the bore, it is down and to the left.

It shoots pretty well. Tight group 8" low and 4" to the left at 25yd with battle sight. I read about the barrel straightener and how it was done at gun factories. I thought about doing it as suggested by Franken. But I wouldn't mind letting a professional do it for a fee if he is available. For now I probably will just drift the front sight to the left and crank the ladder sight way up and keep shooting. When I finally get in the mood, I will give an arbor press a try. If it doesn't work out I will find a replacement barrel.

Thanks gentlemen.

-TL

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October 20, 2018, 02:53 PM	#5
tangolima Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2013 Posts: 3,826	It is an arisaka type I made by carcano for the Japanese imperial navy. A bit on the rare side but not at all valuable. It was in sorry shape when I got it. The bent barrel was noticed when I peeked down the bore, it is down and to the left. It shoots pretty well. Tight group 8" low and 4" to the left at 25yd with battle sight. I read about the barrel straightener and how it was done at gun factories. I thought about doing it as suggested by Franken. But I wouldn't mind letting a professional do it for a fee if he is available. For now I probably will just drift the front sight to the left and crank the ladder sight way up and keep shooting. When I finally get in the mood, I will give an arbor press a try. If it doesn't work out I will find a replacement barrel. Thanks gentlemen. -TL Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk