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Rare Japanese Type 22 Murata Bolt Action Carbine

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Rare Japanese Type 22 Murata Bolt Action Carbine
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Rare Japanese Type 22 Murata Bolt Action Carbine, #115887, 8x53Rmm, 19" barrel, blued finish, hardwood stock, inverted "V" front sight and adjustable folding leaf rear sight. Marked on top of barrel shank with intact Imperial chrysanthemum and on left side receiver with two groups of Japanese characters; Japanese characters marked on right side receiver also. Mismatched numbers on underside of bolt handle. Condition overall is very good with the metal retaining approx. 70% finish, showing areas of old patina visible across the receiver and barrel. There is a crack on the right side forend wood forward of the loading tray lever, otherwise wood is good with an even color showing overall old and new handling marks and bruises. Action operates smoothly, bore has darkening in the grooves with very good rifling. Est.: $1,800-$2,400. (Antique)