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  • Auction Catalog #1029
  • Lot #4604
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Lot 4604: Six Japanese Military Bolt Action Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 24, 2017

Lot 4604: Six Japanese Military Bolt Action Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 24, 2017

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,300
Price Realized:
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A) Tokyo Arsenal Zero Series Type 38 Rifle

Manufacturer: Japanese State Military Weapons
Model: Type 38
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm
Barrel: 31 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1015
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 281
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

ND - VERY GOOD- in working condition, 80% finish or better, appreciable wear on working surfaces 80% - 89%, no corrosion or pitting, minor surface dents or scratches. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 80% - 89% gun.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

Chinese receiver markings, no mum, attributed as Chinese 8mm rebuild.

B) Kokura Type 38 Rifle

Manufacturer: Japanese State Military Weapons
Model: Type 38
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 Japanese
Barrel: 31 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1015
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 281
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

NE - GOOD- in working condition, wear on working surfaces, finish 40% - 79%, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning, but may have some minor surface pitting. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 40% - 79% gun.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

Series mark illegible, mum solid, with matching dust cover.

C) Tokyo Arsenal Zero Series Type 38 Rifle

Manufacturer: Japanese State Military Weapons
Model: Type 38
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 Japanese
Barrel: 31 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1015
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 281
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

NE - GOOD- in working condition, wear on working surfaces, finish 40% - 79%, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning, but may have some minor surface pitting. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 40% - 79% gun.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

School overstamped mum and receiver.

D) Kokura Type 38 Rifle

Manufacturer: Japanese State Military Weapons
Model: Type 38
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm
Barrel: 31 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1015
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 281
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

NF - FAIR- 0% - 40% with generally smooth finish, may have mild cleaning yet not deeply pitted, but well worn, replacement of minor parts may need mechanical adjustments, may have rust and may have corrosion pits which do not render article unsafe or inoperable. In working condition. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 0% - 40% gun.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

22nd series, with a Chinese-marked receiver (no mum); consignor attributed as Chinese 8mm rebuild.

E) Kokura Zero Series Type 99 Rifle

Manufacturer: Japanese State Military Weapons
Model: Type 99
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.7 Japanese
Barrel: 26 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1015
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 281
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

ND - VERY GOOD- in working condition, 80% finish or better, appreciable wear on working surfaces 80% - 89%, no corrosion or pitting, minor surface dents or scratches. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 80% - 89% gun.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Concentric circle marked receiver with A-A wings.

F) Nagoya Type 38 Carbine

Manufacturer: Japanese State Military Weapons
Model: Type 38
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 Japanese
Barrel: 19 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1015
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 281
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

NG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state. Finish obscured by heavy cleaning, rust or corrosion.

Description:

4th series, solid mum.

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