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Arisaka's are stout rifles and good shooters.
Good info here: https://oldmilitarymarkings.com/japanese_markings.html
http://www.oldmilitarymarkings.com/japanese_markings.html
I'm sorry I neglected to provide this link earlier. It may come in handy.
Nagoya Arsenal, Series 26 (possibly)?, Type 38
Reach out to whatever organization you are considering and discuss what you would like to have happen to your collection. Do you want them displayed for future generations? If so, get an agreement in writing from them. I'm maybe a bit cynical, but I wouldn't want my collection to be divided...
"I've only worked on two examples that had any original finish left and it was a reddish orange lacquer under the hand guards, with a darker purplish cast on the aged exterior areas.
Some Japanese lacquers are made using a highly poisonous plant extract that kills any insect that tries to bore...
More info:
"The finish on Type 38 rifles will depend on the era in which the rifle was made. Pre 1930's era Type 38's were finished with boiled linseed oil (BLO). Later Type 38 rifles, had a lacquer type (urushi) finish applied. I am not at all sure when that transition took place. Be...
I have a very nice Arisaka that my dad brought home from Okinawa. Although not worth much in dollar value it's worth a lot to me because of the family tie. Good luck getting info on your rifle. I too would love to hear what you find out.