Videos tagged with Japanese Arisaka

This video explores the Solomon Islands War Memorial Museum in Honiara, Guadalcanal, showcasing a vast collection of battlefield artifacts. Expert Ian McCollum highlights numerous firearms, including Japanese Arisakas, Nambu pistols, and captured Dutch weapons, alongside general relics like ammunition drums and trench knives, providing historical context for items recovered from the Pacific theater.

This video tours an extensive private collection of World War I and World War II firearms, memorabilia, and artifacts. The collection includes personal items from the owner's grandfather and father, alongside a wide array of military weapons and gear from various nations. The presenter highlights specific pieces like a Smith & Wesson Model 1917 revolver, Lugers, Mausers, German MP44 and MP40 submachine guns, Japanese Arisaka rifles, and US service rifles like the M1 Garand and M1 Carbine. The tour also showcases uniforms, trench knives, bayonets, and historical documents, offering a glimpse into military history and collecting.

This "From the Vault" episode from Brownells details the Japanese Type 99 Arisaka rifle, the final development in their service rifle lineage. It highlights key differences from its predecessor, the Type 38, including the addition of a dust cover, anti-aircraft volley sights, a monopod, and protective ears for the front sight. The video also discusses the shift in caliber from 6.5mm to 7.7mm to better suit expansion needs and mentions the chrome-lined bore for durability in Pacific environments. The presenter, Keith, notes the rifle's historical significance and the craftsmanship of its production.