Type 38

MacD · Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 5:18 pm Post subject: Type 38

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.

Elvis · Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 5:28 pm Post subject: Re: Type 38

is that a crack right through the butt?????? may need to pin it before it gets worse.

Gil Martin · Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 5:32 pm Post subject: Re: Type 38

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...
Gil

Vince · Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 10:16 pm Post subject: Re: Type 38

Good one Mac. Now I'm cofusticated mate...what is the "MUM"?

That is the same as the old Lithgow Model 1 and Slazenger Model 12 .22 rimfire rifles Elvis. They also had a two piece stock. My Model 12 actually separated so I glued, screwed and pinned it to be sure.

MacD · Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 4:39 am Post subject: Re: Type 38

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.

dhc4ever · Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 4:49 am Post subject: Re: Type 38

All I know about the ariska 6.5 is it has the strongest action available.
Anything 6.5 is worthwhile.
Hope he enjoys it.

SingleShotLover · Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 4:50 am Post subject: Re: Type 38

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!!

PaulS · Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 11:00 am Post subject: Re: Type 38

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.

MacD · Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2015 4:43 am Post subject: Re: Type 38

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.

Vince · Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2015 5:16 am Post subject: Re: Type 38

MacD wrote:

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.

Here is an outlet that has brass for the 6.5 x 50mm JAP Mac. It cost 58c per case, but beggars can't be choosers mate...

Graf and Sons

MacD · Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2015 11:14 am Post subject: Re: Type 38

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.

PaulS · Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2015 7:51 pm Post subject: Re: Type 38

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.