The Type 30 was Japan's first domestically designed bolt-action rifle, adopted in the 30th year of the Meiji Emperor's reign. It was designed by Nariakira Arisaka, from whom the Arisaka name derives. The Type 30 preceded the better-known Type 38. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: 6.5x50mm Arisaka Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1897, Japan Weight: 89 oz Overall length: 50.2" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Collecting