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Japanese Type 38 Bolt Action Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD
Japanese Type 38 Bolt Action Carbine
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Japanese Type 38 Bolt Action Carbine, #0053728, 6.5x50 mm cal., 19'' barrel, blued finish, hardwood stock, inverted ''V'' front sight and adjustable folding leaf rear sight. Marked on top of receiver ring with defaced imperial crest over characters for ''38 Type''. Left side of receiver marked with ''00'' removed from service stamp next to Koishikawa Arsenal code. Mismatched numbers, includes cleaning rod. Receiver drilled and tapped with two holes on right side. Rifle does not function and should be examined by a gunsmith, as sear could possibly to be broken. Trigger is loose and bolt will not go forward. Action will not close. Condition overall is otherwise very good with metal surfaces retaining over 80% finish, with thinning and patina on magazine floorplate. Wood is very good with some gouges and other handling marks. Bore is good with some darkening in the grooves. Action does not function. No visible import marks. Est: $300-$450. (C&R)