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Nagoya Arsenal Type 99 Short Rifle 7.7mm

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 300.00 USD
Nagoya Arsenal Type 99 Short Rifle 7.7mm
SN: 77447 'Series 6' Ground Chrysanthemum. Japanese WWII military bolt action rifle showing a partial transition to typical late WWII "substitute standard" or "last ditch" components and construction. Features blued finish, high dovetailed butt, long handguard, shallow cupped steel buttplate, 25.5" barrel, bayonet lug, short threaded cleaning rod, side mount sling swivels, blade front sight with protective ears, short (1500m) ladder flip-up peep rear sight, no provision for anti-aircraft sight wings, welded rear band with no lug for monopod, cylinder bolt knob, manual safety with knurled knob. No dust cover, slots show no signs of rubbing. Bore is very good condition, appears hard chromed. Retains 70% thinning original blued finish over visible machine marks, light patina or thin rust in many places, some bare metal on edges & corners. Discoloration and shallow gouging on receiver ring (where Mum was ground). Screw slots are good. Wood is very good, appears un-sanded with original Urushi lacquer, many dents & small gouges throughout. Cutter marks in wood; slight roughness to the shaping. Butt dovetail visible without gap. No importer marks observed. Bolt stem, extractor, safety, firing pin, and bayonet lug are all numbered "447". Condition is NRA Good++ *** C&R Firearm ***