Kokura Arsenal · Sniper-Rifle · Out Of Production · 1937
| Weight (empty) | 4000 g (141.1 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1275 mm (50.20") |
| Barrel Length | 797 mm (31.38") |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 765 m/s (2510 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2634 J (1943 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 600 m (656 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 6.5x50mm Arisaka
The Arisaka Type 97 sniper rifle was the primary sniper weapon of the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II, based on the Type 38 infantry rifle fitted with a 2.5x telescopic sight offset to the left of the receiver. Chambered in the mild-recoiling 6.5x50mm Arisaka cartridge, the Type 97 was accurate but lacked the range and terminal ballistics of its Western counterparts. Japanese snipers used the Type 97 extensively in the Pacific Theater, where their concealment skills and patience made ...
Country of Origin: Japan
Designer: Nariakira Arisaka