Value of mint Arisaka 38 carbine?

Steve Lempitski · 12-23-2012, 09:49 AM

Great Uncle Henry was in the 1st Marine Division and picked it up off the beach in the Phillippines. Mum on top, all matching, looks like was never fired, and wood just has a few bumps. I added both a bayonet, and dust cover. Through online research, its Nagoya arsenal, Series 2 serial 40542. Only other question is to the right of the Nagoya arsenal symbol is a "o" with what appears to be a box above and to the right of that.

Edward Tinker · 12-23-2012, 04:36 PM

Steve,

$200-$350 - depending on originality and condition and series number.

Any further info on this, it would make a nice addition to vol IV of my bring back books

Steve Lempitski · 12-23-2012, 08:31 PM

Thanks for the info...I ask the value because my Great Uncle Henrys grandson turns 18 this year, so the carbine will go to him - I have been the steward of it since Henry died about 10 years back. All I know is that Henry picked it up the day of the landing in Leyte Gulf. I would be glad to send pictures of it if interested.

sheepherder · 12-23-2012, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Lempitski

I would be glad to send pictures of it if interested.

Post pictures + detailed story, please!

CJS57 · 12-24-2012, 08:28 AM

As a dealer, I sell that carbine on GB for about $700/800+. Arisaka's are going up now.

Patronen · 12-24-2012, 08:53 AM

According to MROJ a series 2 would be Kokura. Nagoya would be series none,4,5&6.
Post pics if you can, it would be interesting to see.

Steve Lempitski · 12-24-2012, 12:23 PM

Will do...I saw that info as well, but the stamps on the reciever are clearly the fighting fish of the Nagoya arsenal and what looks like the the series 2 stamp although the series 2 and 4 stamps are so similar, it could be a series 4....Eyes just arent what used to be I guess

MikeP · 12-24-2012, 10:58 PM

I will buy a boatload of these for $350.

I recently sold a g-vg with faded finish, dark stock with some charring for $450.

It had Mum and Rod.

Covers worth $50 or more.

If as described, $700 pretty easy.

Neat little rifles. I remember the days when they all but paid you to take them away.

Edward Tinker · 12-25-2012, 12:14 AM

well, sorry, I could not get those amounts when I sold a 6.5 a couple of years ago.

dz · 12-25-2012, 09:05 AM

I don't think you are wrong Ed. You were correct on the value. David

12-23-2012, 09:49 AM	#1
Steve Lempitski User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Old Cape Cod Posts: 238 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Value of mint Arisaka 38 carbine? Great Uncle Henry was in the 1st Marine Division and picked it up off the beach in the Phillippines. Mum on top, all matching, looks like was never fired, and wood just has a few bumps. I added both a bayonet, and dust cover. Through online research, its Nagoya arsenal, Series 2 serial 40542. Only other question is to the right of the Nagoya arsenal symbol is a "o" with what appears to be a box above and to the right of that. __________________ SJL

12-23-2012, 04:36 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	Steve, $200-$350 - depending on originality and condition and series number. Any further info on this, it would make a nice addition to vol IV of my bring back books __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

12-23-2012, 08:31 PM	#3
Steve Lempitski User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Old Cape Cod Posts: 238 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Thanks for the info...I ask the value because my Great Uncle Henrys grandson turns 18 this year, so the carbine will go to him - I have been the steward of it since Henry died about 10 years back. All I know is that Henry picked it up the day of the landing in Leyte Gulf. I would be glad to send pictures of it if interested. __________________ SJL

12-24-2012, 08:53 AM	#6
Patronen User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 312 Thanks: 335 Thanked 93 Times in 70 Posts	According to MROJ a series 2 would be Kokura. Nagoya would be series none,4,5&6. Post pics if you can, it would be interesting to see. __________________ Dave

12-24-2012, 12:23 PM	#7
Steve Lempitski User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Old Cape Cod Posts: 238 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Will do...I saw that info as well, but the stamps on the reciever are clearly the fighting fish of the Nagoya arsenal and what looks like the the series 2 stamp although the series 2 and 4 stamps are so similar, it could be a series 4....Eyes just arent what used to be I guess __________________ SJL

12-24-2012, 08:28 AM	#5
CJS57 User Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 224 Thanks: 0 Thanked 81 Times in 41 Posts	As a dealer, I sell that carbine on GB for about $700/800+. Arisaka's are going up now.

12-24-2012, 10:58 PM	#8
MikeP User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ILL Posts: 686 Thanks: 36 Thanked 452 Times in 198 Posts	I will buy a boatload of these for $350. I recently sold a g-vg with faded finish, dark stock with some charring for $450. It had Mum and Rod. Covers worth $50 or more. If as described, $700 pretty easy. Neat little rifles. I remember the days when they all but paid you to take them away.

12-25-2012, 12:14 AM	#9
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	well, sorry, I could not get those amounts when I sold a 6.5 a couple of years ago.

12-25-2012, 09:05 AM	#10
dz Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 258 Thanks: 1 Thanked 53 Times in 37 Posts	I don't think you are wrong Ed. You were correct on the value. David