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Koishikawa Arsenal Type 38 Carbine 6.5mm

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 500.00 USD
Koishikawa Arsenal Type 38 Carbine 6.5mm
SN: 113117 Struck Mum. Japanese military bolt action rifle features 19" barrel, blade front sight with protector ears, V notch rear sight with flip-up elevator ladder, cleaning rod, bayonet lug, side mounted sling swivels, manual safety, hinged floorplate. Missing dust cover. Bore is fair to good condition, frosted, darkness in grooves, strong rifling. Retains 20% blued finish, large areas of patina or pitting (especially on barrel), bare metal on edges or where cleaned. Rough texture and loss to original fine detail in several areas. Stock is fair condition with signs of heavy use, dented & gouged, stained and missing finish, several 'hour glass' plug repairs to left side of butt. Buttplate has fair fit due to wood erosion. Butt dovetail showing slight gap. Bayonet lug numbered "640". Bolt numbered "247" on stem, extractor, safety. Condition is NRA Fair++ *** C&R Firearm ***