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Jinsen Arsenal Type 38 Rifle 6.5mm SN: 9142

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Jinsen Arsenal Type 38 Rifle 6.5mm SN: 9142
'M1905' Japanese military bolt action service rifle chambered in 6.5mm Arisaka, manufactured at the Jinsen Arsenal in occupied Korea. Features a blued finish, 31.5" barrel, inverted 'v' front sight with protective "ears", flip-up ladder style rear sight graduated to 2,400 meters, two barrel bands with bayonet lug on the forward band, smooth trigger, straight bolt handle with "plum" shaped knob, 5 round internal box magazine with quick detach floorplate, sling swivels, smooth wood handguard and full-length semi-pistol grip shoulder stock with finger grooves in the forend & smooth metal buttplate. No import marks are found, the mum on the receiver ring has been partially defaced. Observed numbers on bolt match the serial number. Bore is fair condition, frosted and pitted with visible rifling. Metal surfaces retain full coverage of blued finish, covered by thin patina or light pitting in most places. Buttplate is brown with light rust. Stock has been sanded & refinished, butt dovetail shows a gap. Condition is NRA Fair *** C&R Firearm ***