I recently posted about looking for a helmet, but have also decided to look into purchasing an Arisaka Type 38 or Type 99 Rifle. However, I would like some help in determining the authenticity of this gun via some pictures. I know almost nothing about rifles and know even less about the Arisaka rifles. I would appreciate any help I could get!

I have two guns I am currently interested in, both are listed on gunbroker.com

The first one a Type 38
WWII JAPANESE TYPE 38 ARISAKA RIFLE W/ MUM : Curios & Relics at GunBroker.com

Second is a Type 99
Japanese Arisaka Type 99 7.7 Jap w/Hang Tag : Bolt Action Rifles at GunBroker.com

I have checked with the sellers and both guns are supposedly fully functional and able to fire live ammunition (not that I plan to do so, would just be a nice feature to say it has the ability to do so). My main concern is that these guys are not time period pieces. Thanks for your help!

P.S. Just realized this maybe should have been moved under ‘World Firearms,’ sorry about that!