Hey Willy, the oldest gun in my collection is a type 30 Japanese long rifle she's in 6.5x50. I had it for about 6 years and I've never shot it. Might have to get me rounds. This is gun is very popular and common but what seperates this one from others is that it still has the emperors cresanthenim stamped on the reciever. The Emperor of Japan demanded all "emperors stamps" or cresanthenim be grinded off the recievers to save face after there loss in WWII. Meaning most of the ones in the states with emperors stamp were brought home by G.I.'s off of the battle field. Just a little history for ya. Funny thing is the bayonet I have that goes with this gun is worth more than the gun itself!!!