type 38 Arisaka problems
I've bought three dfferent Arisakas over the the past several months and every one has had a headspace/chamber problem.Two of the rifles were mint (matching #'s,real nice bores with mums)and the third was clean but alot older(1919 tokyo).None of the rifles were school guns.Every one of them had the same problem-bad headspace and loose chambers.By loose chamber I mean I could put a brand new Norma round in the chamber and once it was seated still wiggle it around with my finger.If you're wondering what happens if you fire a rifle with such a chamber just ask me(THANK GOD IT WAS AN ARISAKA!!)Anyway, in all my years I've never heard of anyone having such a problem with an Arisaka Am I just the unluckiest guy in America to get three in a row? Has anyone experienced anything similar?Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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As a fellow Arisaka fan, I am shocked. Over the years I have NEVER had such a problem! I am aware that many were rechambered, but they were generally marked as such, and moreover were usually "sporterized". To get three in a row is wierd. Did they come from the same person? Please keep me in mind if you find out the answer.
mkood@earthlink.net0 -
Mine has excessive headspace and when fired the brass jumps back and opens up... I might try that .257 Roberts conversion thingamabob and see.
"...hit your enemy in the belly, and kick him when he is down, and boil his prisoners in oil- if you take any- and torture his women and children. Then people will keep clear of you..." -Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher, speaking at the Hague Peace Conf0 -
Something IS wrong here! I've never had an Arisaka with a bad chamber. Since they are becoming very scare in the condition you describe it is worth taking them to a gunsmith and finding out exactly what you've got. A cerrosafe chamber cast would be the way to go. The possibilities are several, but it does sound like you have conversions. 0 -
I'm going to see if I can find a collector who has the 6.5/257 cartridge and just see if it chambers. If so, problem solved. Otherwise I will make a chamber cast.
"...hit your enemy in the belly, and kick him when he is down, and boil his prisoners in oil- if you take any- and torture his women and children. Then people will keep clear of you..." -Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher, speaking at the Hague Peace Conf0 -
Jonk
You do not need the 257R/6.5 cart to make the check. A standard .257 Roberts round will tell you if rechambering has been done.
Morty0 -
Don't fire it ,but try a 30/06 round in the chamber.Just a hunch.
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