May 13-15, 2025 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/15/2025
Finished in military blue with nitre blue and strawed small parts. Standard carbine barrel with protected blade front sight and ladder rear. Desirable 2nd variation transitional bayonet mount with folding spike bayonet. Receiver bears standard markings, the Imperial chrysanthemum ground off. Bolt remains in the white and includes its blued slinging dust cover. Classic military style finger groove hardwood stocks with tool trap butt plate. No cleaning rod present. Matching numbers observed on the receiver, bolt, and floorplate. CONDITION: Near excellent. Nearly all of the arsenal blue is retained throughout with some fading and minor wear, especially on the butt plate. Strong nitre blue retained on the magazine follower and barrel band springs. Tigger and bolt release straw is likewise fine. Stocks show some scattered dings and nicks. Bright bore. Fine mechanics.