December 13-15, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/14/2022
Lot consists of: (A) Arisaka Type 38 Training rifle made at an unknown arsenal. 31 - 1/2" blued barrel with inverted "V" front sight and rear flip graduated sight. Blued action with unknown star symbol and arsenal serial number with no dust shield and non-functioning bolt. Wooden 1-piece finger groove stock with steel hardware. Comes with interesting period woven sling. CONDITION: Light handling marks to stocks and metal. Rough bores, functional mechanics. (B) Same as rifle "A" with Peace type bridge marking and dust cover in 7.7mm smoothbore. Functional bolt. Stock has school or unit markings on right side and interesting period woven sling. CONDITION: Light handling marks and blue wear. Rough bores with functioning mechanics. From the Personal Collection of Esteemed Firearms Researcher and Collector Edwin F. Libby. DLM
Barrel Length
(A) 31 - 1/2" (B) 30 - 1/2"
Caliber/Bore
(A) 9mm (B) 7.7mm
Model
(BOTH) Arisaka Trainer
Serial Number
(A) C340 (B) R21