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Koishikawa Type 38 Arisaka 7.62x39mm

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 600.00 USD
Koishikawa Type 38 Arisaka 7.62x39mm
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SN: 1063703 'Arsenal Cut Down Rifle' Japanese military bolt action rifle, import marked under barrel (partial stamp - appears to read "MEREX, ALEX VA"), no caliber marked by importer. Features 21" barrel, blade front sight, tangent rear sight (rifle sight marked to 2400m), bayonet lug, cleaning rod under barrel, hinged floorplate, dust cover, ground mum. Bore appears about 7.62mm, and a 7.62x39mm dummy cartridge seems to fit the chamber, needs proper verification by a gunsmith. Barrel length is between correct lengths for carbine and for "short rifle". Mismatched numbers, bottom of bolt stem marked "000", "S" stamped over chamber, duct cover numbered "902". Bore is good condition, bright. Metal surfaces show an even dark color bluing, with surface blemishes underneath, edge losses and thinning where handled. Wood is sanded & refinished, smooth with handling marks, fair fit to metal, buttplate & mag box areas in particular showing wood loss. Rear swivel screws are hardware store wood screw replacements. Stock has been cut back to match new barrel length, with original type hardware relocated, leaving original rear band spring slot as empty slot. Cleaning rod shortened, no longer has threads. Many Type 38 rifles were modified in this manner by Communist China, Vietnam, and other countries after WWII. Includes green cotton web sling with leather reinforced end tab.
Condition is Very Good (as reworked) *** C& R Firearm *** Requires Gunsmith Inspection ****