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Nagoya Arsenal Type 97 Sniper Rifle 6.5mm

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,125.00 USD Estimated At:2,250.00 - 3,250.00 USD
Nagoya Arsenal Type 97 Sniper Rifle 6.5mm
SN: 4646 '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, monopod, curved bolt handle, side mounted quick detachable 2.5x scope. A duffel bag cut is visible under the rear band. Bore is fair to good condition, dark with strong rifling, might improve with cleaning. Retains 75% blued finish, turning gray or slightly brown on bands & tangs, bare metal on sharp edges. Bolt is blued, showing bare metal where parts rub during operation. Screw heads show marring. Wood is very good condition with many small dents & dings, appears lightly sanded and refinished with a lightly tinted varnish type finish. Butt join shows as a dark line on both sides. Wood to metal fit at buttplate is poor due to wood loss. Dowel repairs visible under grip area. Scope is good condition, clear view. Rubber eyecup is misshapen and partly collapsed at rear. Bolt handle marked "646", safety & firing pin numbered "747". Scope marked "5033" on outer side of dovetail. Condition is NRA Good+ (refinished wood) *** C&R Firearm ***