They were from very nice to beat up. The Finnish Civil Guard units used these rifles and like them a lot. They even has some rebarrelled by SIG in 7.62x54R. I also saw a bunch of that Jap surplus ammo over there too.
Nice Find
two new Arisakas for a finn-collector
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Surplus ammo
I have shot a few of the round nose and pointed bullet catridges. Some were hangfires and a few got split necks. I will keep the rest of my stock as collectable stuff. I presume the Finnish ammo will be in a similar state.
I would like a better condition Type 38 long rifle than the one I have, but they don't seem to be for sale in the UK.
Regards
Peter.
I would like a better condition Type 38 long rifle than the one I have, but they don't seem to be for sale in the UK.
Regards
Peter.
Condition of Jap rifles
The ones I saw in Finland were anywhere from good to like new. In fact the best looking Jap rifles I ever saw were in Finland.