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Koishikawa Type 44 Arisaka 6.5mm SN: 017267

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 600.00 USD
Koishikawa Type 44 Arisaka 6.5mm SN: 017267
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'No Series' Mostly Intact Chrysanthemum. Japanese military bolt action rifle features 19" barrel, protected blade front sight, V notch rear sight with flip-up elevator ladder, straight bolt handle, folding spike bayonet, stacking hook, butt compartment, side mounted sling swivels, manual safety, hinged floorplate. Bore is fair condition, dark & frosted with strong rifling. Retains full coverage of dark color finish, possibly refinished, some dishing or erosion of markings, somewhat brownish colored, with edge losses, tiny pits across dust cover, patina throughout. Wood is fair to good condition, solid, with many scrapes and shallow gouges, tight butt dovetail join, erosion in many areas appears sanded to blend edges. Crack along length of handguard. Finish is a dark brown color over earlier wood losses. Left forend eroded almost to bottom of finger groove. No importer marks observed. Mismatched bolt & dust cover. First digit "0" of serial number appears added later, usually indicates a school gun. Mum appears faded & polished with loss of sharpness, no observed punch marks of other defacement. Condition is NRA Good (as refinished) *** C&R Firearm ***