S#: S16872 | Barrel Length: Approx. 19” | Rare Japanese Seinen Youth Trainer Type 44/38 conversion carbine chambered in 6.5x50mm Japanese. Originally manufactured as a Type 44 Cavalry Carbine, this example was subsequently modified for Japanese youth military training service. The original folding bayonet assembly has been removed and replaced with conventional Type 38-style front barrel hardware and bayonet lug, with corresponding modifications to the military stock. Receiver retains its Japanese Type 44 markings and Imperial chrysanthemum canceled with concentric circles, along with Japanese school markings indicating its reassignment for training purposes. Features S-prefix serial number S16872, characteristic of this unusual conversion configuration. Includes Japanese military bayonet and steel scabbard. A scarce and historically interesting example of Japan’s pre-WWII military youth training program |||| CONDITION: Good. Japanese military rifle retaining approximately 80% original blue finish with traces of straw-colored finish on certain components. Modified wood stock is good with attractive military patina and considerable service wear. Upper handguard has a crack but remains solid. Mechanically functions. Bore is Good, with worn but visible rifling. Bayonet is very good with residual cosmoline on blade. Interesting military conversion with considerable historical character ||||| CLASS: C&R