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Lot #4396
Lot #4398

Lot 4397: Three Imperial Japanese Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Lot 4397: Three Imperial Japanese Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,500
Price Realized:
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A) Imperial Japanese Navy Contract Italian Type I Carcano Rifle

Manufacturer: Italian
Model: Type I
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm Japanese
Barrel: 31 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: birch
Item Views: 601
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with strong rifling and some oxidation in the grooves.
Description:

Manufactured c. 1930s.

Rating Definition:

Fine, retaining original blue finish with spotting on the buttplate, some freckling on the bolt, and some minor edge wear. The stock is very good with a split seam in the butt. Mechanically excellent.



B) Koishikawa Arsenal Type 38 Rifle with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Japanese
Model: Type 38
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm Japanese
Barrel: 31 1/2 inch round round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 601
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bore is dark with defined rifling and light pitting.
Description:

"Chrysanthemum" imperial crest retained on the chamber. Front sight blade modified. Mixed assembly numbers. Includes a Toyada Jidoshoki Seisakusho Type 30 bayonet and metal scabbard.

Rating Definition:

Very good, retaining original blue finish on the receiver with light edge wear, some brown patina showing, spotting/freckling mostly on the bolt, buttplate, and barrel bands, along with some mild handling marks. The stock is also fine as varnished with scattered minor scrapes. Mechanically excellent. The bayonet is very good.



C) Izawa Jyuko Arsenal Type 99 Rifle with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Japanese
Model: Type 99
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.7 mm Japanese
Barrel: 26 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 601
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bore is shiny with string rifling.
Description:

Manufactured circa 1939-1945. Early 4th series. "Chrysanthemum" Imperial crest, anti-aircraft sight wings, and monopod retained. Correct matching assembly number "813" on the bayonet lug, bolt and components, and bolt release. Includes a Toyada Jidoshoki Seisakusho Type 30 bayonet and metal scabbard.

Rating Definition:

Fine, retaining original blue finish with plum coloration on the receiver, thinning revealing brown patina, some minor spotting/freckling, and some minor handling marks. The stock is also fine as re-oiled with some paint splatter on the butt. Mechanically excellent. The bayonet is good.



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