I also have this rifle. Another Arisaka. I understand pieces of the Jap rifles were sent home to America in pieces due to not being able to bring them home whole so I hear. I believe I have one that has been assembled from pieces sent home.
I also have the bayonet in which I believe is original with the rifle. Not sure how to tell. I am more of a coin and fisherman. Has the shief... I believe it’s called
I will take another pic when I get home. I DO understand the confusion now that I have read the link provided. My brother has just told me he posted this on TNET and I was not aware of this. Is there any other specific info you’d like to know? This is not a scam. I have just recovered my account...