The bolt covers were not discarded. They were first introduced on the Type 38 in 1905--it predates World War 1. It was also redesign of an earlier model first and last seen on the Type 35, introduced in 1902. If most Japanese troops were frequently discarding the bolt covers, then I don't think it would have seen continuous action spanning four decades (1905-1945) and it certainly would not have been reintroduced on every other Arisaka Rifle (Type 44, Type 97, Type 99, Type 1 and Type 2).
Also serious punishment would’ve been handed out to any Japanese soldier caught ditching equipment. From what I’ve read the reason most dust covers are either missing or mismatched because when they were battlefield pickups and troops were on the ships home, officers would remove the bolts to prevent any “accidents” with rowdy soldiers. As no one kept track of the dust covers, thus the mismatch
Very good video on the Arisakas , I have 3 and one is a early model the others are last ditch . I took all 3 apart and refinished them back into very good looking weapons . I then bought reloading dies brass and shot all three with zero problems . I was very surprised to see that the 2 last ditch grouped just as good as the early model . The 7.7 caliber round is a very hard hitting bullet with comfortable recoil , the japanese new what they were doing with this weapon . Thanks for making the video . Dave Cook
I've tried two different reproduction dust covers on my Type-99. They fit well, but neither allows the weapon to be put on safe when installed. Have you had this issue?
39 for good repros. 25 is the price for poor fitting repros. however on the type 99 i have found all of them are interchangeable and do not have fitting or rattle problems. The type 38 however will have super harsh repro dust covers which are way too tight and undersized. you can get away with spending 25 for a 99 dust cover but you will have to pay 39 or more for a 38 dust cover since they didn't interchange too well.
The bolt covers were not discarded. They were first introduced on the Type 38 in 1905--it predates World War 1. It was also redesign of an earlier model first and last seen on the Type 35, introduced in 1902.
If most Japanese troops were frequently discarding the bolt covers, then I don't think it would have seen continuous action spanning four decades (1905-1945) and it certainly would not have been reintroduced on every other Arisaka Rifle (Type 44, Type 97, Type 99, Type 1 and Type 2).
Also serious punishment would’ve been handed out to any Japanese soldier caught ditching equipment.
From what I’ve read the reason most dust covers are either missing or mismatched because when they were battlefield pickups and troops were on the ships home, officers would remove the bolts to prevent any “accidents” with rowdy soldiers. As no one kept track of the dust covers, thus the mismatch
Very good video on the Arisakas , I have 3 and one is a early model the others are last ditch . I took all 3 apart and refinished them back into very good looking weapons . I then bought reloading dies brass and shot all three with zero problems . I was very surprised to see that the 2 last ditch grouped just as good as the early model . The 7.7 caliber round is a very hard hitting bullet with comfortable recoil , the japanese new what they were doing with this weapon . Thanks for making the video .
Dave Cook
Thank you. I like hearing that these weapons are finally getting the attention and respect they deserve.
Thank you for the video, learned a lot, especially about those darned dust covers!
Yeah they are very cool in their design but unfortunately not universal in fit
Awesome and amazing historical knowledge.
I've tried two different reproduction dust covers on my Type-99. They fit well, but neither allows the weapon to be put on safe when installed. Have you had this issue?
$39 is a bit expensive for those covers! The Type 99 and the Type 38 are a different caliber! FYI Toykogo is Mazda..
The covers average 125+ now. And yes I am aware the type 38 and the 99 are different calibers. The dust cover install is the same process..
39 for good repros. 25 is the price for poor fitting repros.
however on the type 99 i have found all of them are interchangeable and do not have fitting or rattle problems. The type 38 however will have super harsh repro dust covers which are way too tight and undersized. you can get away with spending 25 for a 99 dust cover but you will have to pay 39 or more for a 38 dust cover since they didn't interchange too well.
Do you know how to assemble the Arisaka quick release sling? I can't figure out this puzzle.
shoot me an email at militarygunguy702@gmail.com with a few pics and I will help you out
do the dust covers serial match the last 3 digits on the receiver
generally yes and will have the arsenal stamp as well (Kokura, Nagoya, etc)
Informative, but that background noise is annoying!