This is a no series Type 44 carbine as produced in the Kokura Arsenal. This carbine is actually a very late production model that was produced fairly close to the highest recorded serial number range that being approximately 69,000. The top of the receiver has the Royal Chrysanthemum (which has been lightly ground) and the Kanji markings for Type 44. The left side of the receiver has the serial number (67881) along with the Kokura Arsenal mark and a subinspector mark after that. It has the early short staff rear sight similar to the Type 38 carbines with the open "V" rear and inverted "V" front with guards. It is equipped with the type three, folding bayonet assembly, flat buttplate with trap door, and the two piece stock design. The parts are all beautifully machined and blued with the small parts being straw colored and the bolt assembly remaining in the bright polished finish.