: Unlike the "lands and grooves" of Western rifles, Arisakas used polygonal rifling to reduce barrel wear. Modern Ownership & Collector Info
: Designed to protect the action from dirt and mud in tropical environments, though soldiers often discarded them because they were noisy. Arisaka
The design was led by and influenced by the German Mauser pattern. Type 38 (Standard) Type 99 (Short Rifle) Years Produced 1905–1945 1939–1945 Total Production ~3.4 million ~3.5 million Cartridge 6.5×50mmSR Arisaka 7.7×58mm Arisaka Action Bolt-action, 5-round internal magazine Bolt-action, 5-round internal magazine Unique Features Long barrel for accuracy; dust cover Chrome-lined bore; folding "anti-aircraft" sights Key Design Characteristics : Unlike the "lands and grooves" of Western
The is a family of Japanese bolt-action military rifles used from the late 19th century through the end of World War II. Renowned for having some of the strongest actions among bolt-action service rifles, they were the primary infantry weapons of the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA). Core Specifications & Variants Type 38 (Standard) Type 99 (Short Rifle) Years