Japan's unique folding-bayonet cavalry carbine, featuring a permanently attached bayonet that folded back along the forestock when not in use — eliminating the problem of cavalry losing their bayonets. The shortest of the standard Arisaka family. Used in WWI by Japanese forces participating in Allied campaigns in the Pacific and China. A technically interesting solution to the cavalry bayonet problem. Type: Carbine Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: 6.5x50mm Arisaka Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1911, Japan Weight: 128 oz Overall length: 38.5" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military