Japanese 6.5
On 1-4-2003 I posted a query regarding the Chinese conversion of the Japanese 6.5 A reply posted by Darrel stated the caliber was 7.7. For clarity I consulted the book,Japanese Rifles of World War II by Duncan O McCollum to properly identify the Type of rifle used. The two conversions I have are Type 38 (6.5) with proper vertical markings and the two gas escape holes whereas Type 99 has only one gas escape hole atop the receiver and the markings for 99 run horizontal. All hardware of the barrels are those of Type 38 (6.5). It is my understanding many type rifles were converted to the 7.62x39 so possibly the 7.7 was also used. For anyone interested may this be of help.
Dr. J. Curtis Lane
Dr. J. Curtis Lane
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After WWII the Chinese Cummunist converted Japanese Arisaka 6.5 to shoot the Russian cartridge 7.62x39. Can any of you knowledgeable people advise exactly and specifically what proceedures were done to accomplish this. I note a spent 6.5 casing, which is slightly larger than 7.62 case, will still chamber in the conversion but bolt does not close. Thanks for any comments you may give. Very interested in how it was done.
Dr. J. Curtis Lane0
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