ARISAKA TYPE 38. B/A CAVALRY SHORT RIFLE: 6.5x50m/mSR Arisaka cal; 5 rnd. integral mag; 25” barrel with f. to g. bore clean with defined rifling, some minor frosting; original blued finish to metalwork developing a dark patina, speckled oxidation in areas; rifle retains all original markings incl. the Chrysanthemum which is still v. distinct on top of breech; serial no. & arsenal marks to lhs of action; non-matching bolt cycles well, turned down handle; strong sears retains dust cover, no cleaning rod; std. sights with 4 – 24 graduations; single piece stock presents well, surface handling marks & bruising overall, partial crack to rhs stock below bolt & some chipping to heel around buttplate ; overall in g. wo & f.+ cond. #56395 L/R