Arisaka What model do I have

[MudBugjr]

My stepfather let me have this. Just curious whats the difference between a 38 and a 99 model. The pic's aren't good but late and cell is all I had. Thanks Trying to figure out what caliber so I can shoot it.

[gregintenn]

Markings on Japanese Arisaka Rifles and Bayonets of World War II

I found a lot of information here.

[MudBugjr]

Thanks

[MudBugjr]

Best I can tell its a model 99. Now to see what ammo it shoots. Looks like 7.7x58 or possible 6.5x50mm.

Edited September 18, 2009 by MudBugjr

[xd shooter]

Type 99 should be 7.7.

Look on top of the receiver. If it has one vent hole it is a 99, 2 it's a 38.

The 38 is 6.5.

[MudBugjr]

Thanks,

One vent hole!!

[MudBugjr]

So where can I buy 7.7x58 ammo locally. Or will I have to get it on-line?

[xd shooter]

Online or have your local gun shop get some for you. I think Norma is one of the last manufacturers of the "jap" rounds.

Last I saw was on Midway.

How is the bore on that baby?

[MudBugjr]

The bore looks good. i saw online that it shoots a rimless round. Is that what I need to be looking for?

[xd shooter]

I have a 6.5 type 38. Here is what my rds look like. The one on the left is 156gr soft round nose. The right is 139 gr semi point soft tip.

[Guest pig832]

Take your wallet with you the last 7.7 Jap I bought was 35.00 a box!!

[MudBugjr]

I have some on order locally. i just want to fire it once to say i did. What ammo is cheap these days. I could always reload them if I wanted to shoot it much.

[Guest pig832]

I have two of the Arisaka rifles, one someone sporterized, it shoots and operates great, not much recoil, the other is chromed, must have been some kind of parade thing, never have shot that one. Fun to shoot.

[Guest Gopher6]

I have a type 99 and a type 38, both unmolested and both bringbacks. I've fired the 99 but not the 38. Pavi Partisan makes modern reloadable ammo for both that won't bread the bank.