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Lot 2920: Three Japanese Military Bolt Action Rifles and Four Swords

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2020

Lot 2920: Three Japanese Military Bolt Action Rifles and Four Swords

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2020

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) Kukora Type 38 Rifle

Manufacturer: Japanese
Model: 38
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm Japanese
Barrel: 31 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 946
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 179
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.

Description:

Mum ground. With bayonet and sheath. Includes four Japanese swords: 1) NCO cavalry saber with single edged, fullered blade, hardwood grip, and scabbard. Good with visible oxidation, and sharpening wear on the blade. 2) Shin Gunto style sword with cast metal grip and tan painted scabbard. About good with an overall gray patina, mild surface pitting and heavy wear on the scabbard. 3) Katana length sword with military pattern painted scabbard, ray skin and cord wrapped grip, aluminum tsuba, and tassel. Good overall. 4) Wakazashi length sword with ray skin and cord wrapped grip, copper tsuba, and leather wrapped, laquered wood scabbard. About good with ill fitting grip, loose tsuba, and heavily worn scabbard.

B) Nagoya Type 97 Sniper Rifle

Manufacturer: Japanese
Model: 38
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm Japanese
Barrel: 31 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 946
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 179
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Mum present. With receiver machined for a scope mount.

C) Japanese Blank Firing Training Rifle

Manufacturer: Japanese
Model: Training Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.7 mm blank
Barrel: 30 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 946
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 179
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.

Description:

Smooth bore for blanks only. Bolt components absent.

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