(C) LOT OF 2 WWII JAPANESE RIFLES WITH BAYONETS: TOKYO TYPE 38 LONG RIFLE DOUBLE ZERO SERIES & ITALIAN TYPE I NAVAL RIFLE.

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/28/2018

Gun (A) is a Tokyo arsenal made type 38 long rifle. Retains 60% finish mixed with a pleasing patina. Mum has been ground from receiver. Non of the numbers are matching. Double zero series, with "00" preceding the serial number. Good mechanical function. Stock has numerous dings and handling marks, appears to have had an extra coat of varnish applied at some point. Not import marked. Reproduction leather sling. Has a Jinsen arsenal made bayonet missing the scabbard. Bayonet has a pleasing patina, minor nicks in blade, does not appear to have been sharpened. Gun (B) is an Italian type I rifle. These were made in Italy under contract for the Imperial Japanese Navy in 1937. The metal on this gun appears to have been cleaned some time ago, now regaining a pleasing patina with some traces of finish. Minor pitting. Wood is very good with dings and handling marks. Bore is good with strong rifling, could use a thorough cleaning. Good mechanical function. Not import marked. Original WWII Japanese leather sling. This gun is accompanied by a standard Tokyo arsenal Japanese bayonet & scabbard. Bayonet is good with a pleasing patina and some chips out of the wood handles. Scabbard has some rust and pitting.

Name

Value

Accessories

Bayonet, Bayonet

Barrel Length

32 - 1/4", 31 - 1/2"

Caliber/Bore

6.5x50.5R mm, 6.5mm

FFL Status

Curio & Relic

Manufacturer

Tokyo Arsenal, Regia Fabbric