[howquig]

Ok guys I was given a gun last night but have no Idea what it is so kinda hope some one can help me out with this one the only markings on it are a M425 stamped into the left side of the receiver and a star stamped on the top of the chamber. It has a 42 stamped into the stock. Also has a straight bolt on it.

[howquig]

more pics I realy hope these are good enough if not let me know what you need a better pic of

[BillM]

It's an Arisaka. Japanese military, WWII.

Someone will be along shortly and tell you if it's a type 38 or 99, 6.5
or 7.7mm, etc.

I'm going to guess that it's a Type 99 in 7.7mm.

Nice little tutorial on Arisaka markings here:

Markings on Japanese Arisaka Rifles and Bayonets of World War II

[jpattersonnh]

Looks to be a model 99.

[WILDCATT]

AN EARLY ONE.the safety is clear indication.you turn it to put on safe as you push in.grafs has ammo.new made privi partizian.I have 5.