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Kokura Arsenal Arisaka Type 99 7.7mm

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Kokura Arsenal Arisaka Type 99 7.7mm
SN: 16730 '23rd Series' Completely Ground Chrysanthemum. Japanese military bolt action rifle manufactured circa 1939-45. Features 25.5" barrel, cleaning rod, bayonet lug, blade front sight with protector ears, circular peep rear sight with elevation ladder & anti-aircraft wings (marked to 1500 meters), hinged floorplate, manual safety, sling swivels, straight bolt handle with "plum" knob. Rear band has "cavalry" type swivel and provision for monopod, no monopod present, no signs of denting indicates no monopod ever installed. Bore is very good condition, appears to be hard chrome plated. Retains 75% blued finish, turning brown with patina in several areas, thinning in other areas, appears original with some re-touched areas such as where Mum was ground. Several areas of rough finish as manufactured, such as tangs. Some bare metal on sharp edges and where parts rub during operation. Screw heads show marring. Wood is very good condition, with numerous dings and dents, finish has been removed, appears lightly sanded. Butt join is very tight. Bolt parts marked "445". Includes good to very good condition bayonet, straight quillon & flat sided, marked as "Toyoda Jidoshoki Seisakusho (Toyoda Automatic Loom Works) under Nagoya supervision", with very good condition steel scabbard. Condition is NRA Good++ (bluing touched up at Mum, sanded stock) *** C&R Firearm ***