Many of the type of Type 38 carbines rebarrelled and rechambered for the 7.62×39mm round. Some Type 38 rifles captured by the Kuomintang forces were also converted to fire the 7.92×57mm Mauser round
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Yes, looks like a shark/cat eye. What's the deal with it?Any other marks on the receiver? In front of the serial number maybe?
That's a "Series Mark." I'll look it up (at the front of the serial number). It's likely a 26th Series rifle. Could be 24-26 though. Your serial number is in that range (26th).Yes, looks like a shark/cat eye. What's the deal with it?
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There's also a very small mark behind the arsenal stamp.
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Thanks. Much appreciated.That's a "Series Mark." I'll look it up (at the front of the serial number).
The mark following is going to be an inspector's stamp.
See my edited post above. I couldn't tell when it was manufactured as I have only Honeycutt's book. The Japanese manufactured 6.4 million (+ or -) of this type rifle in many arsenals.Thanks. Much appreciated.
Thanks for the feedback.See my edited post above. I couldn't tell when it was manufactured as I have only Honeycutt's book. The Japanese manufactured 6.4 million (+ or -) of this type rifle in many arsenals.
Thanks. This one is far from perfect but appears like it would be a good shooter and a pretty cool piece of history. Man, if it could talk!That’s a beauty. Hard to find the Mum anymore. My good friend has one that near perfect. Sweet rifle!