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Japanese Type 38 Arisaka Bolt Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Japanese Type 38 Arisaka Bolt Action Rifle
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Japanese Type 38 Arisaka Bolt Action Rifle, #001053863, 6.5 mm, blued finish, hardwood stock, inverted ''V'' front sight without guards and open ''V'' folding leaf rear sight. Marked on left side of receiver with no series mark and Koishikawa, Tokyo arsenal stamp. Stamped on receiver ring with three additional circles over Imperial crest over Japanese characters for ''38 Type''. ''OO'' has been stamped in front of the serial number to indicate that the rifle has been removed from service. There is also a Kanji character for ''school'' added to the receiver ring. Mismatched numbers. Metal surfaces are fine with approx. 85% finish remaining, the balance turned to a brown patina, with the exception of the buttplate, which retains no finish and shows pitting towards the upper edge. Wood is very good with an even color and overall surface dents and scratches. Action is smooth, frosted bore is dark with good deep rifling. Est.: $250-$400. (C&R)