1524 BATTLE DAMAGED TYPE 38 ARISAKA BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

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This item SOLD at 2022 Nov 04 @ 17:05UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 200.00 USD
Estimated at 400.00 - 600.00 USD

Cal. 6.5 Jap. S# 57809. Bbl 31". 28th series Nagoya Type 38 Arisaka. Mum has two slash marks across it. Bolt, bayonet lug, safety & firing pin have matching numbers. Floorplate & dust cover are mismatched. Trapezoid rear sight graduated to 2400m. Inverted V front sight w/ protective ears. Asian hardwood stock w/ Kanji markings on bottom of pistol grip & bottom mounted sling swivels. There is a large chunk missing on belly of stock ahead of floorplate, likely from being hit in battle. No cleaning rod present. CONDITION: stock set shows a few small cracks, scattered dings & handling marks. Metal is a dark patina w/ scattered oxidation & traces of original blue. Very good bore. (22-3512/MJC). CURIO. $400-600.