The Type 38 Carbine was a shortened version of the standard Type 38 rifle, issued to cavalry and other troops requiring a more compact arm. It retains the same 6.5x50mm chambering as the full-length rifle but in a significantly shorter package. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: 6.5x50mm Arisaka Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1905, Japan Weight: 72 oz Overall length: 34.4" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Collecting