Arisaka Type 38 (6.5 Japanese) History & Shooting Demo

Taking a look at our first (hopefully of many) Arisaka, the Type 38!
If you need help identifying markings on your own Arisaka, I found this to be an excellent resource
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[@8mmmauserman]

This rifle is absolutely gorgeous.

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Thanks! It’s definitely in the top 10% of Type 38s I’ve seen (in terms of overall condition)

[@tyleringle268]

On my type 99 it has the same manufacturing stamp the guy at the pawn shop gave me a small slip of paper after purchasing the rifle that had some interesting information on it reads that it was made by the toyo kogyo factory for kokura arsenal in Hiroshima Japan unfortunately mine has the crysantam filed off it does still have the anti aircraft sight it is missing the wire mono pod and bayonet and scabbard plus the cleaning rod but still is in great shape for a early model type 99.

[@trashcanpossum230]

Such a great condition Arisaka. Back when I was shooting a lot of milsurp bolt guns I was never interested in Japanese stuff, that's changed recently and this video makes me want one even more.

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

They’re a lot of fun!

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Technically they are the same factory, but after the No Series the name changed from Tokyo Arsenal to Kokura, they used the same marking but there was a transition. I don’t exactly recall the year but if I’m not mistaken I put a link in the video description to a chart

[@tyleringle268]

@@GreatNorthwestWeaponry I deleted my comment I was not trying to question your knowledge in firearms. what plant made your type 38?

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

No worries, I don’t remember off the top of my head I would have to check again, been a bit since I compiled the research

[@bestestusername]

I have a carbine version of this rifle and is alittle rough but the bolt work wonderfully, also got a bayonet with it. Great little weapon just needs better ammo availability

[@samiam619]

I took delivery today 8/21 of a t38, no serial, mum intact, dust cover! TY,TY, Thank you for the excellent explanation of how to ID it! Serial number in the 926 thousand range. Haven’t had time to look up production year info. Thanks again.

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Glad I could help! And thank you for watching 👍🏻

[@battru8302]

Really good and enjoyable video. Found it informative 👍

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Thank you for watching 👍🏻

[@Diebulfrog79]

Please note the type 38, is high hand fitted. They do not well in mixed and match- like the American weapons

[@renelopez2244]

Excellent job my man. Own a 38 and need to source a few parts but it will get there Your gun room is excellent & if you get a nice mic to illuminate the echo? You're golden. I expect your channel will explode soon. Fantastic gun room and display of arsenal and the rifle in mention. Exceptional work

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Thank you very much! A better Mike’s set up is in the works but every time I consider doing it I find another gun I want 😂 most recently a Smith-Corona 03A3

[@renelopez2244]

@@GreatNorthwestWeaponry Own the 03a3 hate the narrow front blade sight but fantastic gun and historically significant. Great job once again my man. The close up look with the camera in position on the firearm is placed proportional to your reference. Thanks once again for your time, editing and effort

[@samiam619]

@@GreatNorthwestWeaponry Mic if fine. Buy more guns!

[@liangjianx9504]

I think you did a great job , l like the everything you said, I am a new owner for type 38 and 99. Thank you for sharing and you looks so cool 😎

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Thank you very much!

[@danielbeiersr3642]

Ok, thanks

[@zarb88]

That rifle is in nice shape for its age. You switch your shooting location all the time, are you trying to see if we are paying attention? On a monday.

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Maybe just a little lol, really a lot of it boils down to how busy each of my regular shooting spots is. Thanks for watching!

[@Wanderlust598]

Got me a type 38 and an M 1 Garand. Gonna have myself a WWII shootout with the two. Obviously the M1 wins firepower, but will be interesting to test accuracy.

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

That’d definitely be interesting!

[@claytonmorgan3125]

I was given a type 99 last ditch, and a type 38. They are both in exceptional condition. My type 38 has been a mystery until tonight though because of the markings on it. I have been trying for about 2 years now to trace it and finally made some headway tonight. It is apparently a Jinsen pre production teaching rifle, and from what I can tell there weren't many of them made. I wish I knew how to research this further

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

@Clayton Morgan Very cool man, people will pay quite a premium for training rifles! If you haven’t already check the link in the video description, lots of useful info.

[@remaong4023]

Good info bro

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Thank ya kindly!

[@Tsudoshi09]

Beauty...I need one in my life

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

They are well worth the money! Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@Matt-ze3oo]

great video . the history behind yhese old guns is amazing. are you shooting in oregon ?

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Yes indeed! Unfortunately close to Portland (I hate Portland) but luckily I am close enough to the woods to escape the crazies in the city

[@Matt-ze3oo]

I hear you . I live out in colton 10min to the range . you should come shoot out here some time .

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

May have to do that 👍🏻

[@samiam619]

@@GreatNorthwestWeaponry Portland seems to be a bit…weird shall we say.

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Understatement of the century 😂

[@raiderfan367]

I recently acquired one of these with the chrysanthemum intact. I would be interested to know how much you paid for yours and what the current monetary value for these are. Mine had a tape on the stock with $150 but I would assume it’s worth a little more than that. The condition of mine is similar to yours but the stock is in much better condition with no deep scratch marks.

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

You got a smokin’ deal! Usually with the Chrysanthemum you’re starting price will be about $800 to $1,000. I believe I paid $650 and that was a good deal (I’ve seen Type 38s without a Mum sell for $600)

[@ss-tm1oj]

素晴らしい😃

[@skymycat1]

The rifle is sweet I have a type 38 type I fun shooter but I reload

[@rachellynnsummers6273]

I just discovered this channel. I feel like I've seen you before on another channel. Were you on forest firearms? Few years ago i saw a video on a type 38, but after firing, the shell case didn't want to extract. You smacked the bolt with a stick to eject it. I may be wrong but I'm pretty sure it was you. I couldn't find that video again. Anyways i subscribed, you have the type of firearms i like. Specially bolt guns from either ww1 or ww2. Hope to see your type 99 vid. I collect these guns as well. Steinel ammo is great. Since this ammo crisis is going on, I've been ordering blanks to save the live ammo that i have. Atlanticwallblanks.com has all the blanks for all the old military rifles. Perfect for those who recently bought an old gun & can't find ammo.

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Thanks you kindly! And yes that was me, I believe the video is still up. Me and Ivan went our separate ways a couple years ago, I just started this channel up in January of 2020. Thank you for subbing and the type 99 will be coming in the not too distant future 👍🏻

[@rachellynnsummers6273]

That's what i thought. I'm glad i came across this channel. You make great videos. Talking about the history & details makes it even better. I enjoy other youtubers as well, but not all go into the historical subject.

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Glad to see that there are people who enjoy it! A lot goes into it but it’s enjoyable, I’m doing the research anyway just for my own sake so now I just take notes as I go in the lead up to a video

[@ricksorber9562]

I have a sporterized rifle that ws my grandfather's. Its chambered in 6.5. Does that automatically make it a 38 or could it be one of the others? The flower is missing, it has two vent holes and there's some symbol behind them. Thanks for explaining the safety. I wasn't sure it even had one. I wasn't able to see your symbol on my tiny screen but I did some googling and its the 38 symbol.

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

It is most likely a Type 38, though it could possibly be a Type 30 or Type 35. If it were a Type 30 or 35 it would have a very different safety mechanism though, so if the bolt and safety look like this one it was originally some variation of Type 38 👍🏻

[@51WCDodge]

Morning Thomas. Does that bayonet fit your P14/17 by any chance?:-) The bolt release is straight P14/17. Its old news that the Britsh adopted the Japanese style bayonet for the SMLE in 1907, but till now I've never realised how closley. Though the Quillion was removed as it was found to snag on everything. which hints at a major difference in doctrine. Araskas were in Britsh Service, mainly Naval in the Great War. As soon as the Lockdown finishes I'll bemaking a beeline for Portsmouth and the Musuem of Naval Firearms, they have a closed collection of all sorts of small arms ,including some from the German High Seas fleet, to see if they have a example Arasaka. It has started me wondering how much influence the Ariska hadon the Boys at Enfeild rhough.

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

I haven’t actually checked, but I will check later on and get back to you! Thanks for watching and good evening from my side of the world

[@51WCDodge]

@@GreatNorthwestWeaponry Be intresting to see.

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Yes indeed!

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

It doesn’t quite fit either but it’s darn close, the barrels are maybe 1mm too big around

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

I saw that you replied but for whatever reason YT decided to blackhole your comment before I could read the whole thing

[@phillipk1258]

Where did you say you got the 6.5 ammo?

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Steinel Ammo, if you live in the USA they can easily be found online. They make several hard to find calibers but they are backordered or out of stock on a number of things right now, you can be put on a notifications list if they are out of what you are looking for though 👍🏻

[@BlueMountainSports]

Steinel is legit. My 6.5 Arisaka was able to shoot 300 yards pretty easily. Just shot it for the first time last weekend. Very awesome.

[@bobpritchard979]

Cool. I just got Type 38 myself. Mine was not designed with a dust cover. 6.5 ammo? Where did you purchase it and a rough about how much?

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Steinel Ammo manufactures new 6.5 Japanese, I wanna say it’s about $3 per shot but I could be off on that. They can be found online and they manufacture several obsolete calibers

[@bobpritchard979]

@@GreatNorthwestWeaponry thank you.. Do you know of link for parts if needed?

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

@bobpritchard979 no guarantees, that anything in particular will be available but you can always check eBay, Numrich Gun Parts, and Liberty Tree Collectors

[@renelopez2244]

Liked and subscribed

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Thank you kindly good sir!

[@shunnosukehikosaka4664]

How long did steinel take to fulfill your order? Not sure if I should back order...

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

The most recent order I did with them took about 4-5 weeks, it was taking like 7 a while back but it seems to be getting a little better. I’d say it’s worth it but you’ve definitely gotta be patient

[@shunnosukehikosaka4664]

@@GreatNorthwestWeaponry Oh wow! Great to know. I was assuming it would take months! Thanks, and love your channel!

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Thank you kindly! If you place an order I hope it goes through quickly, they make a darn good product

[@westcoastplinkin6559]

I wish ammo wasn't so expensive for these old milsurps.

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Yeah I’ve probably spent at least as much on ammo as I have on guns at this point

[@danielbeiersr3642]

What’s is the rate of twist in your Type 38?

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Honestly I have no idea, wouldn’t even know how to calculate that. Though I’m sure I could look it up

[@user-kh8cw9km2z]

大体のやつはあるかもしれないけれど、詳しく書かれた資料は敗戦時に日本の参謀や上層部の指示によって焼却処分されたりしてあまり残ってないよ…😢

[@Matt-ze3oo]

hey Thomas what is your email ?

[@Dulex123]

I have a type 38 with it’s mum still intact

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Very nice 👍🏻

[@USArmy91222]

what are these rifles worth in 2024?

[@GreatNorthwestWeaponry]

Hard to say, it depends on where you are located exactly on how scarce they are there. I typically see them around $800

[@nakaji899]

ツールではなく大切にして下さい！日本では個人の保有は不可能です。

[@user-kh8cw9km2z]

銃自体はとてもいいものだと思います(*^^*) ダストカバーをもう少し工夫すれば、スムーズなコッキングができるの思います😊

[@seanlander9321]

Arisaka is one of the worst rifles designs. The loud and clumsy safety catch, too long, and the dreadful bolt.

[@user-kh8cw9km2z]

そうなんですね。 自分は銃自体は良いと思います。 それに銃自体が作られた理由やその背景、コンセプトを考えると良い仕上がり方をしてると思います。