Type 97 sniper rifle
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type-97-sniper-rifle-268-13076743
title:
Type 97 sniper rifle
text:
The Type 97 sniper rifle is a Japanese bolt-action rifle, based on the Type 38 rifle. Following the standard practice of the time, it was adapted from an existing infantry rifle. The only difference between this rifle and the original Type 38 is that it had a lightened stock, a 2.5 power telescopic sight and a mid-band setup for a monopod, although later models had this deleted. The rifle entered service in 1937. When fired, the mild 6.5x50mm Arisaka cartridge gave off little flash or smoke and
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Sniper rifle
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_97_sniper_rifle
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2024-01-28T07:53:10Z
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