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MacD Super Member
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Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 5:18 pm Post subject: Type 38 |
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My son just bought this. It has the "Mum" intact with a good bore. 6.5 Jap. He now wants to start reloading. Dad is very happy.
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Elvis Super Member
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Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 5:28 pm Post subject: Re: Type 38 |
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is that a crack right through the butt?????? may need to pin it before it gets worse.
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Gil Martin Super Member
Joined: Jan 28, 2005 Posts: 1837 Location: Schnecksville, PA
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Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 5:32 pm Post subject: Re: Type 38 |
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Elvis,
That is not a crack in the buttstock. These Japanes rifles had a two-piece stock that was glued together. I have several Type 38 and Model 99 Japanese rifles and all have the same stock arrangement. All the best...
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MacD Super Member
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Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 4:39 am Post subject: Re: Type 38 |
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The "Mum" is short for chrysanthenmum. This is the imperial Japanese ownership seal. The majority of these rifles have the seal ground off or otherwise obliterated.
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Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 4:49 am Post subject: Re: Type 38 |
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All I know about the ariska 6.5 is it has the strongest action available.
Anything 6.5 is worthwhile.
Hope he enjoys it.
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Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 4:50 am Post subject: Re: Type 38 |
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MacD wrote: |
The "Mum" is short for chrysanthenmum. This is the imperial Japanese ownership seal. The majority of these rifles have the seal ground off or otherwise obliterated. |
I have always heard that captured Japanese rifles had the chrysanthemum intact while the surrendered rifles had it ground off since it was a symbol of the emperor. Good find. Some of those old rifles shoot great. Remember that that safety is meant to be operated with the heel of your hand. Makes it a lot easier than trying to activate it with your fingers!!
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PaulS Super Member
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Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 11:00 am Post subject: Re: Type 38 |
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I had a lot of fun with mine. I bought it when I turned 18 for $5. The only thing it ever killed was some jackrabbits but it was fun to shoot. ammo was hard to find for it back then so I ended up selling it.
Great find! I hope it gives him as much thrill as mine did me.
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MacD Super Member
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Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2015 4:43 am Post subject: Re: Type 38 |
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He already has a 6.5 Swede so bullets are same diameter. I ordered the press kit and the dies for his birthday. He lives in Alberta so powder and primers are not a problem. He only needs a compact solution for mounting the press as he lives in an apartment. Brass is available although somewhat pricey.
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MacD Super Member
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Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2015 11:14 am Post subject: Re: Type 38 |
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Thanks Vince. Unfortunately it is illegal to ship brass out of the USA except to a US licensed importer. Thr brass I am looking at is PRVI @ $85 Can a 100.
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Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2015 7:51 pm Post subject: Re: Type 38 |
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Mac,
I have a dimensioned drawing for a "portable" reloading bench that is made of 2x4's and 1/2 or 3/4" plywood. I call it portable because it will fit through a 36" door easily.
Email me if you are interested. It is perfect for an apartment or a limited space.
The cabinet is an add on that can be built on to the bench.
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