What does Arisaka mean in Japanese?
Definition of Arisaka : any of a series of bolt-action rifles of about . 30 caliber that were standard issue to Japanese forces from about 1905 until 1945.
Is Arasaka real?
The Arasaka Corporation is a world-wide megacorporation dealing in corporate security, banking, and manufacturing. It is one of the most influential megacorporations in the world. The company is also the largest distributor of Japanese-made merchandise throughout the American, European, and Asian markets.
Is the Type 99 Arisaka good?
The Type 99 is one of the strongest military bolt-action rifles ever made, but many late-war (“last ditch”) rifles used lower quality parts, and a complete lack of finish, as well as shortcuts taken to ease production.
What is an Arisaka rifle?
The Arisaka rifles were designated with the year of the current emperor’s reign. Thus, the Type 38rifle was designed in the 38th year of the reign of Emperor Meiji (1905), and the Type 44carbine was adopted in the 44th year of his reign (1911).
How do I identify my Arisaka?
The first step to identifying your Arisaka will be to determine if it is a Type 99 Long or Short. In addition to the more common short Type 99’s, early on it was planned to make a long version which was the same length as the Type 38.
When did Koishikawa change the barrel proof mark from B to s?
Notes: Koishikawa switched from “B” to “S” barrel proof mark in the late 800,000 serial number range. Rifles in this series have been observed with (i) mum removed and either an elongated M or the school mark substituted, or (ii) mum overstamped by the Nagoya symbol, an elongated M, or other characters.
Is the Arisaka Type 38 stock two piece?
Normally the Type 38 6.5mm and Type 99 7.7mm stocks are two piece construction, the lower rear portion of the stock being dovetailed and glued to the upper portion, and the join line is usually noticeable. Never saw an Arisaka stock like that.