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Lot #4562
Lot #4564

Lot 4563: Six Japanese Bolt Action Rifles

Six Japanese Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2022

Lot 4563: Six Japanese Bolt Action Rifles

Six Japanese Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2022

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A) Japanese Type 38 Training Rifle

Manufacturer: Japanese
Model: Type 38
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 blank
Barrel: 31 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 864
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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:

Provenance: The Art Buchanan Collection

B) Japanese Type 38 Training Rifle with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Japanese
Model: Type 38
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 blank
Barrel: 31 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 864
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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:

Japanese characters and "35" painted on stock. With bayonet and sheath. Provenance: The Art Buchanan Collection

C) Japanese Training Rifle with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Japanese
Model: Training Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 blank
Barrel: 30 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 864
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

"36" painted on stock. With bayonet and sheath. Provenance: The Art Buchanan Collection

D) Erfurt Arsenal GEW 88 Rifle with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Erfurt
Model: GEW
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm Mauser
Barrel: 29 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 864
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

OG - 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.

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

Description:

Bulge in barrel. Japanese characters painted on stock. With bayonet, sheath, frog, and sling. Provenance: The Art Buchanan Collection

E) Japanese Single Shot Trainer Rifle with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Japanese
Model: Bolt Action
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 blank
Barrel: 30 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 864
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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.

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

Description:

With bayonet, sheath, frog, and sling. Provenance: The Art Buchanan Collection

F) Japanese Jinsen Arsenal Type 99 Last Ditch Rifle with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Jinsen Arsenal
Model: Type 99
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.7 Japanese
Barrel: 26 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 864
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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:

Mum ground off. With bayonet, sheath, and sling. Provenance: The Art Buchanan Collection

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