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  • Auction Catalog #66
  • Lot #1663
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Lot 1663: Two Japanese Military Bolt Action Long Guns

Collector's Lot of Two Japanese Military Bolt Action Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2015

Lot 1663: Two Japanese Military Bolt Action Long Guns

Collector's Lot of Two Japanese Military Bolt Action Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2015

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) Kokura Type 44 Cavalry Carbine

Manufacturer: Japanese
Model: Type 44
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 6.5 mm
Barrel: 19 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1235
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 255
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Blade front and folding ladder rear sights, with an untouched mum and no series marking on the receiver. Matching serial numbers are present on the 2-screw bayonet base, bolt handle and safety knob. Fitted with a smooth pistol grip stock, 13 3/4 inch chisel-tip trefoil spike bayonet and a steel buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Very fine with 80% of the blue showing patches of heavy spotting, covered pitting and scattered handling marks. The extractor is numbered to another carbine. Stock is fine with a number of dents, bruises and scuffs. Mechanically excellent.



B) Scarce Early Production "Zero Series" Nagoya Arsenal Type 99 Long Rifle

Manufacturer: Nagoya
Model: Type 99
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.7 mm Japanese
Barrel: 31 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1235
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 255
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

This is an example of a seldom encountered long variant of a Japanese Type 99 rifle. Blade front and tangent rear sights, with flip-out anti-aircraft wings, solid mum, and no series mark on the receiver. A replacement dust cover (serial "159") is included, and matching numbers are present on the bayonet lug, bolt handle and safety knob. With a smooth hardwood stock, fitted with a monopod base and marked with 21 notches on the left side near the receiver.

Rating Definition:

Very fine with 95% of the original high polish blue showing a few areas of brown spotting and scattered handling marks. The stock is fine with some scuffs and dents. Mechanically excellent.



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