Description Japanese Kokura Arsenal Arisaka Type 38 Carbine in 6.5x50mm with a five round capacity and a 21″ barrel. Import marked on the underside of barrel: ALEX VA. A little over 50,000 Type 38 Carbines were made at the Kokura factory, making this one of the more rare Type 38 Carbine makers. Finish worn metal butt plate. Smooth wood stock and front forend. Blued trigger guard, trigger, receiver, bolt and barrel. Rear bolt twist safety. Rear left side of receiver bolt release. Under barrel fixed bayonet lug. Rear flip up adjustable and front fixed blade sight. Metal loops for mounting a shoulder sling. Non matching serial number on bolt to receiver. The Imperial Chrysanthemum proof is still intact and visible on the receiver. Circled triangle and S proof on the left side of receiver. Must ship to a C&R or FFL holder. Condition: Fair with scratches, wood damage, rust and finish wear/loss.. Missing cleaning rod and sling loop screw. Clean rifled bore. Sold AS-IS. Barrel Length: 21″ Serial: 1290028 Manufacturer: Kokura Arsenal Caliber: 6.5x50mm Model: Arisaka Type 38 Carbine Book# 04039