303 round (7.7x57R), with the rim removed. The 7.7×58 cartridge was based on the British.
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The Arisaka Type 38 rifle was heavily influenced by contemporary Mauser designs, but also had some unique features.Īfter serious battle experience in China, Japanese Army decided to step up in caliber and power, and introduced the 7.7x58mm ammunition. More than 3 millions of Type 38 rifles were manufactured by various Government arsenals. This rifle, chambered for relatively mild 6.5x50SR ammunition, was manufactured in several versions, including long rifle and carbine variants. First design, known as Type 30 rifle (30th Year of Emperor Meiji, or 1897 A.D.), showed some deficiencies during the Russo-Japanese war of 1905, and the updated design appeared in 1905-1906 as the Type 38 rifle, generally known as Arisaka type 38. For this purpose Imperial Army created the commission, led by Colonel Nariake Arisaka. Japanese Army began the search for a new small caliber magazine rifle in 1894, with intention to replace obsolete Murata rifles. Note the steel-reinforced joint area ahead of the receiver. Image by Christopher Caisor, Ħ.5mm Arisaka Type 38 rifle, close-up view on the receiver bolt cover is removed.Ħ.5mm Arisaka Type 38 rifle, close-up view on the receiver bolt cover is installed.Ħ.5mm Arisaka Type 38 carbine, with the bolt cover in place.Īrisaka Type 44 carbine, with integral folding bayonet and bolt cover installed.ħ.7mm Arisaka Type 99 rifle and bayonet in scabbard bolt cover removed.ħ.7mm Arisaka Type 99 rifle, close-up view on the receiver, bolt cover installed, bolt handle is turned up and ready to be pulled back.ħ.7mm Arisaka Type 02 paratroop takedown rifle.