Here's an odd one for you. Type 38 Arisaka short rifle in caliber....wait for it.....7.62x39. The bore was bored out and according to some sources an chamber insert used for this conversion, Stock is shortened, mag follower notched for a sheet metal guide in the mag well that keeps the rounds to the rear. Bolt looks unmodified. Sling is interesting, Bore looked rough but cleaned up some especially after shooting. Functions normally, not very accurate but fun to shoot.
These conversions were apparently done to some of the captured Arisakas that the Chinese had on hand in the late 50s or early 60s. I'm not quite sure what the purpose was, but it's an interesting variation for sure. Impoort marked, so not a bringback.
Chinese conversion Type 38 Arisaka
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Re: Chinese conversion Type 38 Arisaka
Cool markings on the stock. Neat find.
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Racer, forgot to mention to you the other day when we picked that out, but Kevin wrote a article on these way back in the 80's. Your gun may be mentioned in there, I know the one I have is...
http://www.forgottenweapons.com/wp-cont ... rticle.pdf
I recommend everyone to read that as well, very interesting. The Chinese also converted type 38 long rifles to 7.62x39 also, but the most popular conversion was from 6.5 to 8mm mauser. I own 1 of each of these from the same collection racer got this one from. Fun guns to shoot, although they ain't too accurate
http://www.forgottenweapons.com/wp-cont ... rticle.pdf
I recommend everyone to read that as well, very interesting. The Chinese also converted type 38 long rifles to 7.62x39 also, but the most popular conversion was from 6.5 to 8mm mauser. I own 1 of each of these from the same collection racer got this one from. Fun guns to shoot, although they ain't too accurate
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Thanks for the link Joey. This one wasn't included in Kevin's article.
Here are a few more photos that didn't upload the first time for some reason.
Here are a few more photos that didn't upload the first time for some reason.
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Re: Chinese conversion Type 38 Arisaka
Very cool
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Re: Chinese conversion Type 38 Arisaka
Leave it as it is. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.
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Re: Chinese conversion Type 38 Arisaka
Very cool I'd love to find one. The sharp eyed will notice the sling is purpose made by the chinese for the type 38. The figures start at left " 3 8 type"