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Kokura Arsenal Type 99 Arisaka 7.7mm #27076

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Kokura Arsenal Type 99 Arisaka 7.7mm #27076
Japanese military bolt action rifle circa 1939-1945, appears to be a 20th Series (series mark light and slightly distorted), earlier production rifle, Long Life. Features 25.5" barrel, protected blade front sight, folding ladder rear sight with Anti-Aircraft wings, cleaning rod, monopod. manual safety, sling swivels. Cleaning rod and monopod appear to be reproduction replacements. Chrysanthemum is ground. Bolt and safety knob numbered "076", extractor is numbered "371" (on a 20th series this should be an assembly number, not related to serial), firing pin not numbered. Missing magazine follower. Chrome lined bore is very good. Retains full coverage of original bluing, some edge losses, rough brown metal where Mum ground off, with much thin patina brown on many parts (rear sight and bottom metal in particular). Very little original Urushi finish remaining, wood lightly sanded with eroded finger groove edges, some deeper gouges remain showing bare wood, small dents and dings throughout, overall good condition. Tight join at butt dovetail. Screw slots lightly marred, stake marks not aligned. Condition is NRA Good++ (missing follower) *** C&R Firearm ***