Japan's first modern bolt-action service rifle, designed by Colonel Nariakira Arisaka for the Imperial Japanese Army. First used in combat during the Russo-Japanese War, where it established Japanese infantry firepower. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: 6.5x50mm SR Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1897, Japan Weight: 9 oz Overall length: 50.2" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military Service