The Japanese Rifle
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Japanese Rifles 1897-1945
Modern Japanese rifles were produced in various configurations and calibers at several Arsenals located thoughout Japan, China, and Korea from about 1897 through 1945.
These configurations/models included:
Model/Type 13 Rifles
Model/Type 18 Rifles and Calvary Rifles
Model/Type 22 Rifles and Calvary Carbines
Model/Type 30 Long Rifles - 1897
Model/Type 30 Carbines
Model/Type 35 Long Rifles - 1902
Model/Type 38 Long Rifles - 1905
Model/Type 38 Carbines
Model/Type 38 Short Rifles
Model/Type 38 Sniper Rifles
Model/Type 44 Calvary Carbines- 1915
Model/Type 97 Sniper Rifles
Model/Type 99 Long Rifles
Model/Type 99 Short Rifles - 1939
Model/Type 99 Sniper Rifles
Model/Type 99 Carbines
Model/Type 100 Paratroop 'Takedown' Rifles
Model/Type 2 Paratroop 'Takedown' Rifles - 1943
The Model/Type markings are generally found on the top of the receiver, forward (towards to muzzle) of the chamber and generally indicate original caliber unless modified by another country at a later date. The serial number is found on the left side of the receiver on most standard rifles. The Arsenal mark on Japanese rifles is generally found to the right of the serial number on the left side of the receiver. Sometimes there is a Series number preceeding the serial number on the left side of the action.
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