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TRANSITIONAL KOISHIKAWA TYPE 44 BOLT ACTION

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 750.00 USD
TRANSITIONAL KOISHIKAWA TYPE 44 BOLT ACTION

CAVALRY CARBINE. Cal. 6.5 Jap. S# 57155. Bbl. 18 1/2". A very good example of a Type 44 cavalry carbine w/ good degree of original finish. Transitional model as highlighted by the longer bayonet assembly that holds the push button activated 13" folding bayonet & protected post front sight. Top of receiver has mum that is partially obliterated & 3 characters indicating Type 44. Left side of receiver has Koishikawa Arsenal stamp. 2,000m tangent rear sight. Bolt w/ oval handle knob & checkered safety. Hardwood stock set w/ handguard & 2 piece buttstock. Stock features side swivels, escape inlet by receiver ring, grasping grooves & trapdoor buttplate. CONDITION: very good receiver & bbl. blue. Good fading front assembly blue w/ fading near muzzle & end of stacking hook. Good trigger guard blue. Good bayonet blue w/ thinning near tip. Good appearing original finish stock w/ moderate wear & marks commensurate w/ age & use. Buttplate has patina appearance w/ moderate marks & pitting. Fair bore w/ worn rifling. (22-1948/MD). CURIO. $500-750.