Broken butt stock with markings, Japanese?

[dhcoleterracina]

I'm trying to figure out a country and age, any help appreciated, thanks in advance.

[Paul G]

Looks like a broken butt stock from a Japanese training rifle with school markings on it.

PG-

[GHP]

That's the butt of a Japanese rifle used in schools.

(教)
Kyō/Instruct

實包発射禁
Jippō Hassha kin
Shooting Ball Cartridges Forbidden

實 old kanji: Real, true, truth
実 new simplified kanji used post-1947: Real, true, truth


-- Guy

[dhcoleterracina]

Many Thanks Guys