Japanese Rifles of World War II

This book proves a sweeping view of the rifles and carbines that made up Japan's arsenal during the Second World War. Chapters include Arisaka development and Japanese rifle markings; the Type 38 rifle, carbine and cavalry rifle; the Type 44 carbine; the Type I rifle; the Type 99 rifle and long rifle; the Type 2 paratroop rifle; and the Concentric Circle rifles. Additional chapters deal with sniper rifles, the Naval Special Type 99 rifle, the Type 02/45 rifle, the North China Type 19 carbine, training rifles, bayonets, and slings.