^Lot 1399 SCARCE 6TH SERIES NAGOYA T38 ARISAKA BOLT ACTION

CARBINE. Cal. 6.5 Jap. S# 3758. Bbl. 19". Blade front sight with protective ears. Ladder rear sight graduated to 2000m. Matching numbers on bolt handle, safety, bayonet lug & floorplate. Dust cover is mismatched & other parts unnumbered. Receiver ring has fully intact mum & Type 38 markings. Left side of receiver has Nagoya & 6th series symbols. The 6th series is notable due to their limited production of an estimated 4000 units. Blued finish. Asian hardwood stock set with left side sling swivels. Underside of wrist has strong Kanji stamps. Cleaning rod present. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brass muzzle cover. CONDITION: stock set shows a couple light chips, scattered dings, handling marks, stains & scratches. Metal retains 80% original blue with scattered oxidation, fading & edge war. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Very good bore with strong rifling. (26-938/MJC). CURIO. $400-600.