Chinese conversion Type 38 Arisaka
Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2016 6:13 pm
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.
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.