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Arisaka Type 38 Bolt Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Arisaka Type 38 Bolt Action Rifle
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Arisaka Type 38 Bolt Action Rifle, #00841553, no series markings, mfg'd at Koishikawa Arsenal, 6.5mm Japanese cal., 31.25'' barrel, blue finish, hardwood stock, inverted ''V'' front sight, folding leaf ''V''-notched rear sight, with large projection knurled safety knob, and cleaning rod. Receiver ring with mum and Japanese ''Type 38'' characters; mum with additional ''stacked cannon ball'' overstamp. The ''00'' prefix on the serial number and additional ''school'' kanji on the receiver ring indicate this rifle was removed from service. Bottom edge of stock, near the rear barrel band, with additional Japanese characters pressed into the bottom edge. Numbers do not match. Condition is very good. Metal retains approx. 60% toning blue, the balance mostly brown with some spotted freckling. Wood shows dings and scratches throughout. Receiver markings are clear. Good action; dark frosted bore with well defined rifling. Est.: $150-$300. (C&R)