The Japanese Type 38 cavalry rifle was a short barreled version of the bolt-action Type 38 Rifle, it was used by the Japanese cavalry during World War II. It entered service in 1905. The rifle was bolt action and was very accurate. The rifle barrel was 310mm shorter than the standard rifle. It was also used by rear echelon troops. A bolt-action firearm is typically a rifle that is manually operated (i. ... Type 38 Rifle Type service rifle Nationality Japan Era pre-World War 1 History Date of design 1905 Production period Service duration 1905 -1945 Operators Japan War service Specifications Type Calibre 6. ... Italian cavalry officers practice their horsemanship in 1904 outside Rome. ... World War II was a truly global conflict with many facets: immense human suffering, fierce indoctrinations, and the use of new, extremely devastating weapons like the atom bomb. ... 1905 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... A bolt-action firearm is one that is manually operated (i. ...

• Caliber: 6.5 mm
• Weight: 3.3 kg
• Total length: 966 mm
• Barrel length: 487 mm

External links

• http://www3.plala.or.jp/takihome/rifle.htm