^Lot 1397 KOKURA TYPE 38 ARISAKA BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Cal. 6.5 Jap. S# 45573. Bbl. 31 1/2". Blade front sight with protective ears. Ladder rear sight graduated to 2400m. Matching numbers on bolt handle, receiver & safety. Dust cover appears unnumbered & floorplate is mismatched. Extractor & bolt release have assembly numbers that match each other. Receiver ring has intact mum & Type 38 markings. Left side of receiver has Kokura symbol & a poorly struck series marking that appears to be 24th. Varied receiver markings have added white highlight. Blued finish. Asian hardwood stock with two piece butt, bottom mounted sling swivels & repro sling. Blued cleaning rod present. CONDITION: refinished stock has a repaired crack on rear of handguard, scattered handling marks & some dings. Metal appears to have a dull reblue with scattered fading to gray, oxidation, & handling marks. Safety does not engage properly & will require attention but action is otherwise functional when hand cycled. Very good bore with strong rifling. (26-1385/MJC). CURIO. $300-400.