Type 38 cavalry rifle

Type 38 cavalry rifle

The Japanese Type 38 cavalry rifle was a short barreled version of the bolt-action Type 38 rifle, it was used by the Japanese cavalry, engineers and artillery troops during World War II. It entered service in 1905. The rifle was bolt action and was very accurate. The rifle barrel was 310 mm shorter than the standard rifle. It was also used by rear echelon troops.

* Caliber: 6.5 mm
* Weight: 3.3 kg
* Total length: 966 mm
* Barrel length: 487 mm

External links

* http://www3.plala.or.jp/takihome/rifle.htm


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