Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNewsAbout Us
Create Account
Login
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNews & EventsAbout Us
Login
Create Account

History Lives Here

Rock Island Auction Company
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
RIAC Rock Island
7819 42nd Street West
Rock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
RIAC Bedford
3600 Harwood Road
Bedford, Texas 76021, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
Navigation
  • Auctions
  • Consignment
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • News
  • About Us
More Info
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Job Postings & Careers
  • Contact
  • Order a Catalog
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
  • Auction Catalog #40
  • Lot #1496
Lot #1495
Lot #1497

Lot 1496: Japanese State Military Weapons Type 38 Rifle 6.5 mm

WWII Japanese Type 38 Arisaka Rifle

Auction Location: ,

Auction Date: Invalid Date

Lot 1496: Japanese State Military Weapons Type 38 Rifle 6.5 mm

WWII Japanese Type 38 Arisaka Rifle

Auction Location: ,

Auction Date: Invalid Date

Estimated Price: $300 - $500

WWII Japanese Type 38 Arisaka Rifle

Manufacturer: Japanese State Military Weapons
Model: Type 38
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm
Barrel: 31-1/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 186
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 270
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

This is a late production Type 38 rifle series 26 Arisaka rifle as manufactured at the Nagoya Arsenal. It has the early features of the long 31 1/4 inch barrel with the folding adjustable rear sight with the inverted "V" with guards front sight and the open "V" rear sight with the flat forged buttplate and all milled components. The top of the receiver has the Japanese Chrysanthemum and Kanji markings (both still in tact) with the side of the receiver marked with the series mark, the serial number and the Nagoya Arsenal manufacturers mark. The stock and handguard are both the original hardwood versions. It has the all blued parts and bright polished bolt. It has a matching bolt, original dust cover, original leather sling and RARE solid brass muzzle cover and cleaning rod.

Rating Definition:

Very good overall with 98% of the professionally restored blued finish overall with some minor wear on the floor plate and rear of the trigger guard. The stock and handguard are both in excellent condition and retain 99% of the professionally restored stock finish. As noted the bolt matches and it is complete with some very RARE accessories.



Customer Product Questions

There are currently no customer product questions on this lot

    Related Items

    Lot #95: Imperial Japanese Koishikawa Arsenal Type 38 Arisaka Rifle

    Lot #967: Imperial Japanese Nagoya Arsenal Type 99 Arisaka Rifle

    Lot #94: WWII Imperial Japanese Nagoya Arsenal Type 99 Arisaka Rifle

    Lot #526: Two Military Pattern Bolt Action Sporting Long Guns

    Lot #11: Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle in .38-55 W.C.F.

    Lot #12: Antique Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle in .38-72 WCF