Note the taper in sizing of the nose and leading drive bands. Does not include any hardware other than what is mentioned or shown in the pictures. Lastly, I have the NOE 270-149-RN (Luverin style), I haven't shot it yet, but I have high hopes for it. Includes: nosecap retaining spring, buttplate (missing one screw) and lower rear tang. Its barrel was 487 millimeters (19.2 in), overall length 966 millimeters (38.0 in), and weight 3.3 kilograms (7.3 lb). I got the 143gr Kurtz mold, and the Nose seemed to fat when I was figuring out seating depth and figured it wouldn't shot, but was surprised with pretty good accuracy. Intended for use by cavalry, engineers, quartermasters and other non-frontline troops, the Type 38 carbine was introduced into service at the same time as the standard Type 38. I was disappointed with the accuracy I got with the 269-145-FN Recently I stumbled onto a set of Lyman dies, the FL die is marked 6.5x257 and the seat die is marked 6.5 I use a Lee 7mm Mauser FL die to size/resize the case body or reset the shoulder, as necessary. The action and barrel appear to be re-blued. It has the standard Mauser type action with round-headed straight handled bolt and 5 shot internal magazine. Standard features apply to this Arisaka Type 38 carbine. i don't know what type these parts are from or if from several typ. World War Two Japanese Type 38 Carbine in 6.5mm. One original WW2 japanese type 38 arisaka rifle this auction is for one japanese arisaka carbine bayonet assy 1st type complete assy, one screw possible replaced. I have modified a Bonanza 7mm STW BR seater die to work for this. WW2 japanese type 38 arisaka rifle stock middleban. I had Lee make a custom Collet neck size die and also a custom FCD. Shows normal wear with a little rust that should clean up. 264 J-words and the seater die wouldn't seat a Fat boolit. Arisaka Type 38 T38 Carbine Trigger Guard w/ Magazine Box Japanese Rifle This is a trigger guard including the magazine box and front screw for the Japanese Arisaka Type 38 6.5 mm bolt action carbine rifle. MAUSER M-1908 BRAZILIAN COMPLETE SET W/ METAL, A FEW DINGS. I sold those dies, as the FL sizer gave the proper neck tension for. MAUSER M-96 SWEDISH COMPLETE SET W/ METAL, SLIGHT CUT OUT FOR SPORTER BOLT. The die set that came with the rifle was stamped the same, made by RF Wells for Minnesota reloading supply (circa early 1960s). My custom type 38 rifle is stamped 257R圆.5 on the original Jap barrel, slugged at.