The Type 97 was Japan's standard bolt-action sniper rifle, based on the Type 38 action with a 2.5x telescopic sight mounted offset to the left to allow stripper clip loading. Japanese snipers using Type 97s were highly effective in jungle warfare. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: 6.5x50mm Arisaka Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1937, Japan Weight: 97 oz Overall length: 50.2" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Sniper, Collecting