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Koishikawa Arsenal Type 38 Rifle 6.5mm

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 300.00 USD
Koishikawa Arsenal Type 38 Rifle 6.5mm
SN: 30647 "Unground Chrysanthemum" 'M1905' Japanese military bolt action service rifle 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 large 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 not been ground. Bolt body matches serial number, other observed bolt parts are mismatched. Bore is good condition, frosted but shiny, strong rifling. Retains 60% blue, turning brown at bands, bottom metal, sights, bolt handle. Several small spots of patina along barrel. Wood is good condition, lightly sanded and refinished in areas, with some areas showing what appears to be original finish, many small nicks and dings, tight seam at butt dovetail. Small wood loss visible at toe. Condition is NRA Good - refinished stock *** C&R Firearm ***