Arisaka Year 44 (with folded bayonet)

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Arisaka Year 44 (with bayonet)

The Type 44 Cavalry Rifle (Yonyon-shiki kijyuu or Yonjyuuyon-shiki kijyuu) is a Japanese bolt-action rifle. It was a development of the Arisaka Type 38 Cavalry Rifle, the main difference being the bayonet is a needle type and it can be folded backwards. It entered service in 1911.

Weapontype:
Bolt action repeating rifle

Cartridge:
6.5 x 50 mm

Weight:
3.3 kg

Length:
966 mm

Barrel:
487 mm

Magazine Capacity:
5 rounds

Muzzle Velocity:
685 m/s