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CHINESE TYPE 53 BOLT ACTION MILITARY RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
CHINESE TYPE 53 BOLT ACTION MILITARY RIFLE.

Cal. 7.62x54R. S# 3050913. All visible numbers match except buttstock. Bbl. 20 1/4". Import marked on right rear of receiver. Bbl. marked on top over chamber w/ Chinese characters. 1955 date & "26" indicating "State Factory" at Chonqing. Tangent rear sight graduated to 1000m. Hooded post front sight. 12 1/4" Folding sight bayonet. Cleaning rod is present. Hardwood stock set. CONDITION: stock set has arsenal rework type finish w/ added gloss finish. Light wear & scattered handling marks. Metal has 80% black arsenal rework type finish. Near excellent shiny bore. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Kenneth Horn (Grandson of JC Higgins). (22-502/RW). CURIO. $200-400.