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Nagoya Arsenal Type 97 Sniper Rifle 6.5mm

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
Nagoya Arsenal Type 97 Sniper Rifle 6.5mm
SN: 13643 'First Series' Ground Chrysanthemum. Japanese military sniper rifle manufactured circa 1938 - 1943. Features 31" barrel, cleaning rod, bayonet lug, blade front sight with protector ears, V notch rear sight with elevation ladder, hinged floorplate, manual safety, sling swivels, curved bolt handle, side mounted quick detachable 2.5x scope. Bore is good condition, frosted with strong rifling. Retains 80% blued finish (appears re-blued), with bare metal on sharp edges and where parts rub during operation. Screw heads show marring. Wood is very good condition, appears lightly sanded and refinished with an oil type finish. Butt join is tight. Scope is good condition, overall clear with many tiny dark spots in view. Rubber eyecup is distorted and partially collapsed, hard & inflexible. Bolt handle, safety & firing pin numbered "643". Scope marked "10104" on outer side of dovetail. Condition is NRA Very Good as refinished *** C&R Firearm ***