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Kokura Arsenal Type 44 6.5mm SN: 36946

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Kokura Arsenal Type 44 6.5mm SN: 36946
"Cavalry Carbine". second variation, with one hole for cleaning rod. Produced 1911-1942. Entered service in 1912, the 44th year of the Meiji reign, Type 44. ground Chrysanthemum. Three Japanese characters on the chamber translate to "Type 44", 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, butt compartment, side mounted sling swivels, manual safety, hinged floorplate. Hook located below the front sight on the right side, replicating the quillon of the type 30 bayonet for bayonet fencing techniques of the period, and for stacking. Serial numbers match on Receiver, bolt, bayonet housing, and dust cover.(Very Rare) Bore is very good with strong rifling. Retains 85% blued finish, with edge wear, and scattered pin-prick pitting on the buttplate & triggerguard/floorplate. Wood is very good condition with some small scrapes, scratches & dents, Observed markings are crisp. No importer marks observed.. A matching, nice conditioned Type 44. NRA Condition-GOOD. C&R Firearm.