Japanese Arisaka Type 38 bolt action rifle. Serial # 663374. Rifle appears to have Koishikawa (Tokyo, Japan) arsenal markings with no series number visible. "B" barrel proof mark. Barrel measures approx. 31 1/2", 50 1/2" overall length. The Type 38 rifle was used by the Empire of Japan predominantly during the Second Sino-Japanese War and Second World War. The design was adopted by the Imperial Japanese Army in 1905 (the 38th year of the Meiji period, hence "Type 38"). This item can be shipped in-house. Please check the shipping details in our terms and conditions for specifics on firearm shipping. Blackwell Auctions holds a Federal Firearms License (FFL). All firearms: pistol, revolver, shotgun & rifle transactions will be conducted in accordance with local, state and Federal laws, without exception.

Age appropriate wear to stock and finish including oxidation and finish loss. Bore is clean but not super bright and shiny, rifling easily visible, no dark spots. See images for more details on condition.