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Chinese Conv. of Japanese Type 38 Arisaka Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Chinese Conv. of Japanese Type 38 Arisaka Rifle
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Communist Chinese Conversion of Japanese Type 38 Arisaka Rifle, #68550, 7.62x39mm cal., 20.5'' barrel, blued finish, hardwood stock, inverted ''V'' front sight without guards and adjustable folding leaf rear rifle sight. Japanese markings have been removed from receiver. Chinese characters stamped on top of receiver ring and ''54'' has been stamped on receiver, floorplate, and top of barrel shank. New serial numbers have been stamped on left side of receiver and barrel shank, original Japanese mismatched numbers remain on bolt handle and extractor. Chinese characters have been burned into right side of buttstock. Magazine follower has been modified to feed short 7.62x39mm cartridge. No cleaning rod. Condition overall is very good as converted/shortened, with approx. 50% of the arsenal reblued finish remaining on metal surfaces showing fading and light patina. Handguard has a wood shim inserted under the left side. Wood is good showing a heavy coat of varnish applied over old handling marks which is thinning in places. Action is smooth, bore is excellent with sharp rifling. Import stamped on underside of barrel. Est.: $300-$500. (C&R)