Japanese Type 38 Arisaka

**SteveR** · 12-23-2012, 04:44 AM

Under rated firearm. Still fairly reasonable in price. You got yourself a nice one buddy.

**AZPhil** · 12-23-2012, 05:42 AM

I also have a Type 38 no series Koishikawa school rifle. I have found it to be quite accurate even though a lot of people will say they are not safe to shoot. I have shot several 100 rounds threw mine with no problem. I really like how smooth the action is on these. I have always won bets when I have told other that I can cycle the action faster than you can pump a shotgun. WON EVERY TIME!!!! I have to say you did get yourself a beautiful bayonet to go along with the rifle.You definitely have a KEEPER of a Girlfriend and this is coming from somebody who is on his second wife( key word here is "SECOND") she also buys me great things for my collection. I hope you hooked your GF up with something nice for Christmas. }8)
Semper Fi
Phil

**GIZMO8Z** · 12-23-2012, 05:51 AM

Nice one, Mo! I don't think my gf is getting me any militaria this Christmas...

Any plans to add a dust cover to it? There was a vendor on ebay selling repro slings made from old leather that really looked great and were an affordable alternative!

**relicz** · 12-23-2012, 06:22 AM

An incredibly strong and under rated action in regards to period bolt rifles. The smoothest bolt I've ever encountered is by far a Krag action. The straight pull K31 is pretty slick as well, but comparing it to any turn bolt rifle is somewhat unfair.

**Alan M** · 12-23-2012, 10:51 AM

by AZPhil

I also have a Type 38 no series Koishikawa school rifle. I have found it to be quite accurate even though a lot of people will say they are not safe to shoot. I have shot several 100 rounds threw mine with no problem. I really like how smooth the action is on these. I have always won bets when I have told other that I can cycle the action faster than you can pump a shotgun. WON EVERY TIME!!!!
Semper Fi
Phil

That,s interesting Phil i'd love to try out that model but i've never had the opportunity

Merry Christmas

**ObKrieger** · 12-23-2012, 10:54 AM

Thank you for all of your comments, gentlemen!

I will hold off on shooting this one for now, but at least I have this crossed off the list. It really is an underrated rifle. The thing functions nice and smooth...