ARISAKA Type 38

The Arisaka Type 38 (Model 1905) is a 6.5mm bolt-action rifle adopted in 1906, serving as the standard Japanese infantry weapon for decades. Designed by Major Kijiro Nambu, it features a strong Mauser-style action, a 31-inch barrel, a sliding dust cover, and a 5-round internal magazine, known for extreme reliability and low recoil. Key Characteristics and Features:Design & Adoption: Developed around 1905 (Meiji 38) and adopted in 1906, it replaced the Type 30 to improve reliability, focusing on