December 13-15, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2022
Lot consists of: A) Arisaka Type 30 rifle made by Koishikawa Arsenal in 6.5x50 caliber with inverted "V" front sight and flip rear sight. Blued receiver with intact chrysanthemum, mismatched straight knob handle bolt, "hook" style safety, and marked with Arsenal symbol on left action side. Wooden 2-piece finger groove stock with steel hardware and original ramrod. CONDITION: Cleaned, with marks from heavy use. Good mechanics, shootable bore. (B) Same as rifle (A) with year and type marking along with arsenal symbol on left and mum ground. CONDITION: Cleaned, with marks from heavy usage. Good mechanics and shootable bore. From the Personal Collection of Esteemed Firearms Researcher and Collector Edwin F. Libby. DLM
Barrel Length
(Both) 31 - 1/2"
Caliber/Bore
(Both) 6.5x50mm
Manufacturer
(Both) Koishikawa
Serial Number
(A) 343150 (B) 521996