Very good condition WWII Japanese Test Type 1 Folding Stock T-38 Arisaka Carbine, as issued to paratroopers. Manufactured as part of the 4^th Series by Nagoya Arsenal and has a full untouched mum. Gun is NOT import marked and has all matching serial numbers including receiver, front band, floorplate, and bolt body. Metal finish is original blue showing some wear. Bore is bright and excellent with strong rifling. Stock has original finish and shows some handling marks. Both sides of wrist have a chip by the receiver tang. There is a wood shim to tighten up the folding mechanism. Right side buttstock has large branded kanji characters. Underside of buttstock has two small kanji character inspector proof marks. The folding mechanism works fine and is complete. There are separate matching numbers on the takedown hinge parts, triggerguard tang, and buttplate. Complete with correct original cleaning rod. A very rare and desirable WWII Japanese Test Type 1 Arisaka Folding Stock Carbine, with only an estimated 200-300 produced, that will make an excellent advanced addition to a collection!

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