[Tanaka] Type 44 Cavalry Rifle, Gray Steel Finish

The Type 44 Cavalry Rifle, equipped with a folding bayonet, was developed to address the inconvenience of carrying a bayonet for ground combat after dismounting from a horse. This model combines the features of the Type 38 Cavalry Rifle, such as a small rear sight with different range markings and front and rear sling swivels relocated to the left side for easier carrying while mounted. Structurally, it is classified as a Type 38, not a Type 99. This model, which has been produced as a firing metal model gun, is now available in a special edition with a revised surface finish. The stock features a slightly faded, subdued brown finish that highlights the wood grain, while the mechanism features an original "gray steel finish" evoking "iron steeped in history." Only the bolt is silver-plated, recreating the polished white finish characteristic of the early, elaborate Type 38 series. This is the definitive gas bolt-action rifle used by the Japanese military, both in appearance and performance.

Manufacturer: Tanaka Works
Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
Total length: 970mm
Weight: 3800g
Main material: Metal + special treatment
7mm cap gunpowder firing system
Release date: June 2020
List price: ¥111,000 (excluding tax)