Japanese Type 38 carbine, 6.5x50mm Arisaka cal. bolt action military rifle. Serial #617670, Mukden Arsenal markings. 19 3/8" barrel has a very good bore. Eared post front sight. Adjustable ladder rear sight. Matching bolt. Non defaced mum with crisp markings. Bayonet lug. Bolt action is smooth. Grooved hardwood stock and forearm are in fair shape with lots of war marks and crack in the buttstock. Correct steel buttplate. Perfect for WWII collection! Gunrunner West item.