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Kokura Arsenal Type 44 Carbine 6.5mm Jap

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 900.00 USD
Kokura Arsenal Type 44 Carbine 6.5mm Jap
SN: 44572 'No Series' Ground Chrysanthemum. Japanese military bolt action rifle features 19" barrel, protected blade front sight, V notch rear sight with flip-up elevator ladder, straight bolt handle, folding spike bayonet, stacking hook, butt compartment, side mounted sling swivels, manual safety, hinged floorplate. Screw slots show marring from improper screw driver use. Door for butt trap does not fully open. Left side front sight protector is bent inwards. Bore is good or better condition, frosted appearance with strong rifling. Retains 85% blued finish, turning a bit brown on floorplate, bare metal on some sharp edges. Bare metal where Mum is ground off. Bolt is in the white, very good condition. Safety knob shows a dull gray color. Retains remnants of original straw color visible on bolt stop spring, trigger & floorplate release. Wood is very good condition with many small scrapes, scratches & dents, butt dovetail join is barely visible with no gap. Observed markings are crisp. No importer marks observed. Bolt stem & safety marked "572", extractor marked "971". Condition is NRA Very Good *** C&R Firearm ***