Looking for Arisaka Information

[Huckleberry]

Hi All,

A friend has two Japanese rifles I think are Arisakas.

The stocks look original however they are both cut down into "sporting" rifles.
The Mums are ground off.
One is in good condition, the other pretty bad.

I know nothing about Japanese rifles, where should I start looking for information on them. Is there a market for these types of converted rifles? The action on the one is in really good shape, any market in just the actions? Is there anything I should be looking for, they both seem unremarkable service rifles. I do know, no dust covers or aircraft sights on either.

Im checking on line for info, thought I would reach out to any experts that can point me in the correct direction.
Thanks!
Huck

[mudoven]

Lots of info here: http://www.castle-thunder.com/datas.htm

[dougwtx]

Here is another site that has quite a bit of info: https://oldmilitarymarkings.com/japanese_markings.html There are also several milsurp boards that have Japanese forums.

Like any other milsurp, sporterized ones decrease in value. Many people converted them to other calibers as the Arisaka action is known to be pretty strong. If barreled action has matching numbers and chrysanthemum not scrubbed, then value is added.

[wombat12]

One more-lots of info in the stickies. Very little value once sporterized. Ammo is fairly expensive and usually available only online.

https://forums.gunboards.com/forumdisplay.php?52-Firearms-Of-The-Rising-Sun

[Huckleberry]

Thanks all for the great info.

[greatlakesman]

The value would be as a shooter or hunting rifle. The ammo is exensive.

[LivoniaDan]

The value would be as a shooter or hunting rifle. The ammo is exensive.
The one I have won't shoot cheap reloaded ammo. The headspace is high. Shoots New Norma ammo just fine. (~$35/20rds+Shipping).
Mine is one my dad brought back from the war. Type 38.

Though that I had a ton of info.... But it seems I didn't transfer it to my current computer.... So... guess I am no help.