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Nagoya Arsenal Type 2 Paratroop Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,650.00 USD
Nagoya Arsenal Type 2 Paratroop Rifle
7.7mm SN: 7452 Sporterized, Intact Mum. Rare Japanese military take-down rifle, estimated production of about 19,000. Features 25.5" barrel, blade front sight with protector ears, V notch rear sight with flip-up elevator ladder & anti-aircraft wings, side mounted sling swivels, manual safety, hinged floorplate, takedown screw on right side of action. Bore is very good condition, appears hard chrome lined. Blued finish is generally turning brown, thinning many places where handled, bare metal where handled or where action parts rub, small area of paint or similar at muzzle. Most screws show marring to slots. Wood is good condition, appears lightly sanded & carefully refinished with varnish, many small dents, small amount of wood loss at toe. Butt join is excellent, with slightly different colored wood pieces. Handguard and forward band missing, forend cut down and cleaning rod hole filled with wood. Markings are crisp & deep. Assembly numbers on barrel, barrel mounting block show "168"; assembly number on receiver is mostly below wood line. Matching bolt numbered "452" on all four major parts. Condition is NRA Good+ (sporterized) *** C&R Firearm ***