Up for Auction is a Arisaka Type 38 ‘Long’ this rifle was the standard rifle of the japanese army for many years before being replaced by the type 99 sporting imperial MUM This Kokura Arsenal produced rifle sports one of the strongest actions of WW2 and is the perfect match for any collector or enthusiast looking to own a weapon from the second world war that carries with it a heritage of excellence and honor.The Type 38 rifle (sanhachi-shiki hoheiju) is a bolt-action service rifle that was used by the Empire of Japan predominantly during the Second Sino-Japanese War and Second World War. The design was adopted by the Imperial Japanese Army in 1905 (the 38th year of the Meiji period, hence "Type 38"). Due to a lack of power in its 6.5×50mmSR Arisaka cartridge, it was partially replaced during the war with the Type 99 rifle, but both rifles saw usage until the end of the war. Metal is in good with some Patina and wear. Barrel is 32 inches.
 Kokura Arsenal Imperial Japanese T38 Type 38 Type38 Kokura 38 Arisaka 38 . I have never shot this barrel, so have a gunsmith check it out.