June 25-28, 2018 Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/27/2018
Lot contains two Japanese WWII rifles and one French Model 1907-15 Berthier bolt action rifle. (A) Japanese type 38 carbine in 6.5mm manufactured by the Nagoya Arsenal. This series 1 rifle is in excellent condition with 85-90% of its original finish remaining. Receiver, bolt assembly, and front band all have matching numbers. "Mum" has been ground off and chrome bore is in excellent condition. Stock has original finish in very good condition, and has scattered light dings and marks. (B) Japanese type 99 rifle in 7.7mm manufactured by the Nagoya Arsenal. This rifle is in very good condition with 75-80% of its original finish remaining. Receiver, bolt and front band have matching numbers. "Mum" is present, and bore is in excellent condition. Stock has original finish and is in good condition with scattered light dings and marks. (C) French Berthier Model 1907-15 rifle in 8mm Lebel and manufactured by the "St. Etienne" Arsenal. Rifle is mismatched, and appears to have been refinished. Bore is in good condition, and walnut stock is also in good condition with scattered dings and marks.
Barrel Length
19 - 5/8", 26", 28 - 3/4"
Caliber/Bore
6.5mm Jap, 7.7mm Jap, 8x50R
Manufacturer
Nagoya Arsenal, Nagoya Arsenal, St Etienne
Model
Type 38 Carbine, Type 99, 1907-15
Serial Number
81410, 47671, 42522