Need Rifle ID

[riverjackal]

My friend has a 6.5 Carcano with no manufacturer name, it is a military rifle and he has Norma ammo for it. It does have a bayonet lug with a slot for the blade to lay in when folded back and the only other ID marks on it are some numbers on the stock. The one thing that I think will identify it  is how the position of the bolt is after closing.It cocks on the closing of the bolt and the bolt sticks straight out when closed.The bolt handle does not point downward at all. It seems to have what looks like a safety on the bolt, like a thumb operated safety.
 Does anyone know what it is and maybe the value of it ?. I don't know if it is a refinish or not but the finish is in very good condition. My friend said it came from Viet Nam.
 I think some of you riflemen would know right now if you could see it.
 Any help you could give I would sure appreciate it.

[bear8mm]

Sounds more like an Arisaka.

[STexhunter]

Make sure it is a 6.5 Carcano. 6.5 Carcano's and 6.5 Japs are different.  The Carcano's I have seen the bolts are bent.  While the 6.5 Jap Arisaks bolts are straight.  Toward the last of the war the "last ditch" rifles were manufactured by the Japanese had no marking, though most have the crest on them.  The type 38 Arisaka rifles have no recoil shoulder but a shroud around the front screw.  Also the grip of the stock as tangs connected to the receiver.  Also the type I Jap rifle was made in Italy and looks like a Carcano.  The first thing I have noticed on Jap. rifles is the large grasping knob at the end of the bolt. There is also a Type 99 Jap in 7.7 cal.  The actions on the Jap rifles are very strong

[GatCat]

Take it to a good gunshop or a gunsmith and get a postivie I.D. on it. Maybe think about getting ( library?) the book "Bolt Action Rifles" by Frank DeHass. It will clear things up for you.