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Thread: Arisaka converted to 7.62x39

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    Someone imported some Type 38s back in the 80s (as I remember it) that the Chinese had modified to utilize 7.62X39.
    Depending on the barrel condition I always regretted not buying one!

    One can always do what TBG did and go straight to 30-30 with a new barrel.
    Doubt it is worth it unless one can do the change themselves.
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    I wouldn't make a special trip just for that pawn shop let's put it that way. It's usually pretty high and not much selection, that's why that jap stood out. They tend to take in the stuff the gunshop in town won't. I only make the rounds when I have time to kill in town. I'll get some details and a couple pictures if I can next time I'm in and pm you. Then you can decide if it's worth the drive.

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    I've always wondered why 1891 Argentine Mausers are found "decrested" sometimes.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by TCLouis View Post
    Someone imported some Type 38s back in the 80s (as I remember it) that the Chinese had modified to utilize 7.62X39.
    Depending on the barrel condition I always regretted not buying one!

    One can always do what TBG did and go straight to 30-30 with a new barrel.
    Doubt it is worth it unless one can do the change themselves.
    I have one of these, received as a Christmas present. It was a type 38 (6.5mm) with the barrel shortened, rethreaded and rechambered by the Chinese for 7.62 x 39 round. The barrel has been rebored/rifled for the larger bullet. The magazine has a sheet metal "barrier" to prevent the rounds from moving to the rear. This barrier is held in place by two slots cut in the follower, so the follower rides up and down while the barrier stays in place. The stock has Chinese markings cut into the butt. The rifling itself is "ho hum" and looks like it was done on a hand operated machine. It's really a pretty clever conversion, using as many of the Japanese parts as possible.

    I've fired the gun and it's surprisingly accurate out to 200 yards or so. The only "glitch" is a slight imperfection in the chamber, which causes a small dimple in the extracted brass. It really does no harm though and the brass is reloadable. The gun and its history has a definite place, alongside my other Arisakas.

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