Japanese Arisaka 38 cleaning rod

[davidaker]

How do you get the cleaning rod to release, I've tried screwing it out but it just spins in place.

 

[tahunua001]

I've noticed this on my recently acquired type 99 as well. never thought to ask as I have a 30 cal bore snake that works just fine.

 

[Mike Irwin]

If I remember correctly (my Type 38 is in Pennsylvania, I'm in Virginia) on the underside of the barrel there's tab like device a couple of inches back from the front iron/bayonet lug.

Push that in while pulling the rod.

 

[tahunua001]

I just checked my type 99, it does have that setup, really easy to miss if you don't know what to look for, thanks mike.

 

[James K]

Like some of the older Mausers, that latch is dual purpose. Pushed in part way, it releases the cleaning rod; pushed in further, it releases the upper band.

Jim

 

[davidaker]

Thanks, it worked. I pushed the metal strip (end closest to the bayonet lug) and out it came.