Japanese Type 2 Paratrooper Rifle

**MAP** · 09-17-2015, 01:55 PM

by Thaddeus

Thank you Michael I am sure that before I go and buy it that I will get good quality photos of it and will post them on this forum for review. I never like jumping the gun on any item.... especially one that will put a dent in the bank account haha.

I would love to see pictures of your Type 44 as well. That rifle will be next on my list of Japanese weapons to get. I am also looking for a "Good Luck" flag as well as an original samurai sword (WAY DOWN THE ROAD after my account heals)

T

I'll try to dig it out and take some photos this weekend. Rifles, like swords are always so hard to photograph well.

Michael

**Thaddeus** · 09-17-2015, 02:06 PM

I agree. I will be looking forward to seeing the pictures soon then!
T

**MAP** · 09-18-2015, 01:22 AM

OK T, here are some very quick pictures of the Type 44 as requested.

They are not good. I can try for better pictures in the daylight if you want.

WWII Japanese Arisaka Type 44 Cavalry Carbine/Rifle with rubberized canvas sling and dust cover. 6.5mm. Full Chrysanthemum.

Maker: Kokura Arsenal.

No Series (first batch) Serial number 58633.

"T" proof mark stamped on barrel at receiver.

Rifle is in as mint condition as you could expect for a 75 year old weapon that has seen action. Yes, some dents and dings on the stock but no cracks. 99% of blueing remains. NO rust. This baby was oiled and greased and put away with care and then untouched until I got it.

But the part I kind of like the most. It is only 99% matching. Only the extractor is not matching and this is only a few numbers off (680 vs the correct 633). Odd...but of no concern to me. Given the condition, I expect this to be either a mistake at the factory or a field repair as the bolt itself is matching to the rifle. Even the dust cover is matching. So you know this baby was put in a duffel back and brought back home

Michael

**Thaddeus** · 09-18-2015, 02:53 AM

Wow that is a beautiful rifle Michael! I don't think that I have ever seen one that nice! I definitley want to get one for my collection one day! But I am very picky for the condition. I do not think ill ever see one this nice! Thanks for sharing.

T

**MAP** · 09-18-2015, 03:30 AM

Thanks T.

The pictures don't do it justice IMHO. Keep looking...this one literally walked in my front door one day and at a very fair price. That's how this hobby works sometime!

M