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Full length view of the T38, left side.
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2
Nosecap and front sight assembly.
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3
Front sight
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4
muzzle
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5
bayonet lug.
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6
left side view of forestock.
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7
Barrel band. Notice the dished finger groove in the stock for band removal.
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8
left side view of stock. Note the finger groove.
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9
Rear sight view, in profile.
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10
Action, left side.
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11
Barrel shank.
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12
Receiver roll Stamp. Series mark kana, serial number, arsenal and Inspector's kanji.
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13
Translates to: 27th series, serial number 48508, Nagoya Arsenal, inspection kanji.
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14
serial number.
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15
27th series kana followed by the first digit of the serial number.
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16
27th series kana closeup.
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17
Nagoya Arsenal mark.
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18
Bolt stop/bolt release.
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19
Trigger Guard bow. Notice the hinged floorplate release is reminiscent of the 1904 portuguese Mauser design, as opposed to the sliding catch used on the later T99 rifle.
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20
Buttstock. Notice the toe is spliced on.
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21
Buttplate.
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22
Barrel.
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23
Front sight blade.
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24
Barrel.
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