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Arisaka Type 38 Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Arisaka Type 38 Carbine
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Arisaka Type 38 Carbine, #611159, no series markings, mfg'd at Mukden Arsenal, 6.5mm Japanese cal., 19'' barrel, blue finish, hardwood stock, inverted ''V'' front sight with guards, folding leaf ''V''-notched rear sight, with large projection knurled safety knob, and cleaning rod. This rifle also features what appears to be a correct leather sling with some faint markings in white paint to the backside. Receiver ring with mum and Japanese ''Type 38'' characters. Front band and receiver with matching numbers. Condition is good. Metal is a combination darkened blue or brown in color, with some light surface rust most noticeable at the muzzle. Metal with areas of pitting, the highest concentration being on the buttplate and bolt. Receiver ring markings are clear. Wood with general oil darkening, dings, and scratches. Buttstock with a chip near the upper edge of the buttplate. Good action; dark moderately frosted bore with good rifling. Sling shows some cracking from age and the overall condition matches that of the rifle. Est.: $200-$400. (C&R)