^Lot 1403 LATE WAR NAGOYA TYPE 99 ARISAKA BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Cal. 7.7 Jap. S# 14072. Bbl. 25 1/2". Blade front sight without protective ears. Bolt handle & extractor match receiver. Safety & firing pin are mismatched. Receiver top has ground mum. Left side of receiver has Nagoya & 11th series markings. Varied markings have added white highlight paint. Blued finish. Asian hardwood stock set with separate forend, two piece butt & left side sling swivels. Fixed aperture rear sight. CONDITION: sanded stock set shows a couple small chips, scattered dings & handling marks. Safety & extractor appear cleaned to bright with some oxidation staining. Balance of metal retains 92% original blue with scattered light oxidation, handling marks & edge wear. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of Joe Tavolacci. (26-423/MJC). CURIO. $300-400.