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Nagoya Arsenal Type 97 Sniper Rifle 6.5mm

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
Nagoya Arsenal Type 97 Sniper Rifle 6.5mm
SN: 10128 'First Series' Intact Chrysanthemum. Japanese military sniper rifle manufactured circa 1938 - 1943. Features 31" barrel, cleaning rod, bayonet lug, blade front sight with protector ears, V notch rear sight with elevation ladder, hinged floorplate, manual safety, sling swivels, dust cover, curved bolt handle, side mounted quick detachable 2.5x scope. Rear band has lug for monopod, but no monopod present and no clear marks on forend to indicate previous installation. Bore is good condition with strong rifling. Retains 70% blued finish, fading or graying on bands and rear of receiver, bare metal on sharp edges. Dust cover is dulled with even light patina. Bolt is blued, showing much bare metal where parts rub during operation. Screw heads show marring. Wood is good condition with many small dents & dings, several scrapes and shallow gouges, general thinning of finish. Scope is good condition, with visible tiny specks or bubbles darkening the view slightly. Rubber eyecup is partially collapsed, misshapen. Bolt handle & firing pin numbered "128", safety knob numbered "871". Dust cover numbered "744". No observed serial numbers on scope. Condition is NRA Good+ *** C&R Firearm ***