(C) LOT OF 2: KOISHIKAWA TYPE 38 AND TYPE 46 BOLT ACTION RIFLES.

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2022

Lot consists of: (A) Arisaka Type 38 rifle made by Koishikawa Arsenal with 31 -1/2" barrel, military finish, inverted "V" sight and flip rear sight. Mismatched bolt and mismatched bayonet lug iron. Wooden 2-piece stock with steel hardware and original type ramrod. Comes plastic grenade launcher attachment. CONDITION: 70% original finish with heavily marked stock, shootable bore, and functional mechanics. (B) Siamese Type 46 Mauser produced by Tokyo Arsenal for Siam in the 1920s. Blued 29" barrel capable of handling 8x50R spitzer rounds with inverted "V" front sight, Mauser style graduated sight. Blued action with Siamese crest on bridge with Tokyo Arsenal symbol on left side. Mauser style straight bolt with Mauser 3-position safety. 1-piece finger groove wooden stock with original ramrod and steel hardware. CONDITION: 90% original military blue with traces of original varnish with some light usage marks and dings. Good bore and mechanics. From the Personal Collection of Esteemed Firearms Researcher and Collector Edwin F. Libby. DLM

Name

Value

Barrel Length

(A) 31 - 1/2" (B) 29"

Caliber/Bore

(A) 6.5x50mm (B) 8x52mm

FFL Status

Curio & Relic

Manufacturer

(Both) Koishikawa

Model

(A) Type 38 (B) Type 66