Good sources for Arisaka's?

Sgtsquid · 10-27-2009, 08:31 PM

Besides auction sites does anyone know a good source to purchase one? I've yet to add a Japanese rifle to my collection. Also any advice on what to look for when purchasing?

Paper · 10-27-2009, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sgtsquid

Besides auction sites does anyone know a good source to purchase one? I've yet to add a Japanese rifle to my collection. Also any advice on what to look for when purchasing?

Auction sites, gun shows, and occasionally a gun shop are the only places I've seen them. They might have been military surplus at one time, but I think you can drop off the "surplus" part..

Good luck!! They're out there, but you have to hunt for them.

AOM1Carbine · 10-30-2009, 09:06 PM

What kind are you looking for, I have a great type 38 with the mum.

Sgtsquid · 10-31-2009, 03:36 PM

I'm open to anything, if you want send me a PM

Fatstrat · 11-01-2009, 09:02 AM

What to look for depends on how much you want to spend.The price on "nearly" identical looking rifles can be several hundred dollars.
Originality is key to value. Intact Mum, all matching numbers, decent original finish.

10-27-2009, 08:31 PM	#1
Sgtsquid Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 115	Good sources for Arisaka's? Besides auction sites does anyone know a good source to purchase one? I've yet to add a Japanese rifle to my collection. Also any advice on what to look for when purchasing?

10-30-2009, 09:06 PM	#3
AOM1Carbine Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 31	What kind are you looking for, I have a great type 38 with the mum.

10-31-2009, 03:36 PM	#4
Sgtsquid Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 115	I'm open to anything, if you want send me a PM

11-01-2009, 09:02 AM	#5
Fatstrat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 208	What to look for depends on how much you want to spend.The price on "nearly" identical looking rifles can be several hundred dollars. Originality is key to value. Intact Mum, all matching numbers, decent original finish.