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Japanese Arisaka Type 38 bolt-action military rifle, 6.5mm cal., 31-1/2” barrel, military blue fin

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Japanese Arisaka Type 38 bolt-action military  rifle, 6.5mm cal., 31-1/2” barrel, military  blue fin
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Japanese Arisaka Type 38 bolt-action military rifle, 6.5mm cal., 31-1/2” barrel, military blue finish, full mum and Japanese characters present; sling swivels, dust cover, cleaning rod, bayonet, metal scabbard and leatherfrog, and brass muzzle cover, #28636. According to consignor, this rifle was taken from the body of a Japanese sniper on Leyte in the South Pacific during WW II by his brother, Bob Mathis. The gun is in overallvery good condition showing considerable military finish, dust cover shows old cleaning and loss of finish, very good bore, crisp action, sharp markings; overall good wood stock with “R.B. Mathis” stamped intoleft side of stock in front of the trigger assembly; bayonet, scabbard and leather frog are overall good. Est.: $400-$800.