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Kokura Arsenal Type 44 6.5 mm SN: 03804

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Kokura Arsenal Type 44 6.5 mm SN: 03804
"Cavalry Carbine". second variation, with one hole for cleaning rod. Produced 1911-1942. Entered service in 1912, the 44th year of the Meiji reign, Type 44. Mostly intact Chrysanthemum with an X cut. Three Japanese characters on the chamber translate to "Type 44", Japanese military bolt action rifle features 19" barrel, protected blade front sight, V notch rear sight with flip-up elevator ladder, straight bolt handle, folding spike bayonet, butt compartment, side mounted sling swivels, manual safety, hinged floorplate. Hook located below the front sight on the right side, replicating the quillon of the type 30 bayonet for bayonet fencing techniques of the period, and for stacking. Mismatched serial numbers. Bore rough/frosted with rifling present. Retains about 70% dull blued finish, bottom metal has turned a brown patina, buttplate is missing the bottom screw and is a little proud of the wood. Wood is good condition with some small scrapes, scratches & dents, Observed markings are a little faint. NRA Condition-Good. C&R Firearm.