Minute of Mae: Japanese Arisaka Type 30
The Arisaka Type 30, the first iteration of the Arisaka rifle, weighs 8.7 lbs and measures 50 inches. It incorporates design elements from the Mauser 93, Gewehr 88 bolt, and Schmidt-Rubin safety, feeding 6.5mm rounds via stripper clips. While its action is smooth, extraction can be weak, and the rifle is susceptible to fouling, though recoil is surprisingly light.









