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Koishikawa Arsenal Arisaka Type 38 6.5mm

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Koishikawa Arsenal Arisaka Type 38 6.5mm
Sn: 106803 Ground Chrysanthemum. Japanese military bolt action rifle imported by CAI, St Albans VT. Features 19" barrel, blade front sight with protector ears, V notch rear sight with flip-up elevator ladder, provision for cleaning rod under barrel (rod missing), bayonet lug, side mounted sling swivels, manual safety, hinged floorplate, straight bolt handle with "plum" shaped knob. Bore is fair to good condition, frosted, darkness in grooves, strong rifling. Retains full coverage of graying blue, turning brown in many places, patina or pitting in small areas throughout, newer rust in several places including on barrel near muzzle and on bolt knob. Visible varnish applied to metal parts as well as stock. Bluing touched up on receiver where Mum was ground off. Stock is in good serviceable condition, possibly lightly sanded, with many scratches and dents, some erosion and wood loss near butt. Butt dovetail is tight. Mismatched bolt. Condition is NRA Fair - varnish added *** C&R Firearm ***