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440sixpack



Joined: Jun 16 2008
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 12:11 pm    Post subject: Type 38 info verification Reply with quote
Hi all, great site with a ton of info!

I just received a Type 38 from a family acquaintance. I think that I'm reading it right...

Type 38


Kokura?


Series 24?


Does that look right to you guys?
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DEFUC



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Location: UP of michigan
PostPosted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 12:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yep 24th series ,kokura, T-38 looks nice,,does it all match?
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440sixpack



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PostPosted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 1:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
How do I tell that?

The story I got was the guy I got it from was on Guadalcanal and grabbed it after killing the owner. He somehow got it back to the states and it’s been in his basement until he recently passed away. I have no way to verify this of course, but that’s what his wife said…

It's in great shape, even the ammo pouch is fully loaded (I assume original ammo too). Sounds like he never fired it state-side.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 1:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Here are some more pics:













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PostPosted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 1:48 pm    Post subject: rifle Reply with quote
Nice looking rifle, 'matching' would mean do the last three digits of the serial number match the last three digits on the bolt, safety knob, firing pin, floorplate, and dust cover. The stock has been refinished at some point. But other than that, a very nice rifle and grouping! Original ammo, original sling, front ammo pouch, dust cover, all you need is an original cleaning rod. Trey

Umm, your bayonet lug (front band) is on upside down....Flat part of bayonet lug should be on the butt side (away from the muzzle).
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 4:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Great, thanks for the feedback guys!
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