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Lot of 2 Arisaka Type 38 Bolt Action Rifles

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Lot of 2 Arisaka Type 38 Bolt Action Rifles
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Lot of Two (2) Arisaka Type 38 Bolt Action Rifles: 1.) #9188, series markings are not legible, mfg'd at Mukden Arsenal, 6.5mm cal., 31.25'' barrel, blue finish, hardwood stock, inverted ''V'' front sight without protective ears, ''V''-notched folding leaf rear sight, with small projection knurled safety knob. No cleaning rod. Receiver ring without mum (does not appear to have ever had one) and Japanese ''Type 38'' characters. Bayonet lug and receiver with matching numbers. Import marked on bottom of barrel. Missing rear sling swivel. Condition is good with approx. 65%-70% darkening blue. Metal with some scattered surface rust and fine pitting. Stock shows age and wear consistent with the rest of the rifle, as well as a crack at the wrist and a few putty type repairs. Factory marks are clear. Good action; dark frosted bore with deep rifling. 2.) #296, series markings are not legible, mfg'd at Nagoya Arsenal, with the same standard features as the previous rifle except the front sight has the protective ears and the safety is late issue with notch. No cleaning rod. Mum and ''Type 38'' characters are still present. Numbers are mismatched. Condition is fair. Metal with a darkened reblued finish over some light interior and exterior receiver pitting. Stock is dark showing numerous dings and mars. Missing screws at the buttplate and tang. Fair action that is a little course due to receiver pitting; dark frosted bore with good rifling. Est.: $200-$400/lot. (Both/C&R)