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SCARCE NAGOYA TYPE 99 BOLT ACTION SNIPER RIFLE.

Currency:CAD Category:Antiques Start Price:1,750.00 CAD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 5,000.00 CAD
SCARCE NAGOYA TYPE 99 BOLT ACTION SNIPER RIFLE.
DEMO LOT
Cal. 7.7 Jap. S# 572. Bbl. 25 1/2". All visible numbers match except telescopic sight numbered inside on dovetail "1465". Rifle is marked on receiver ring w/ Type 99 & crisp mum. Marked on receiver bridge w/ Nagoya Arsenal marking. Has turned bolt handle w/ oval knob. Notch type safety knob. Ladder aperture rear sight graduated to 1,500m w/ anti-aircraft wing. Inverted V front sight w/ protective ears. Cleaning rod is present. 2 Screw upper band. Open top lower band. 2 Screw butt swivel & cup type buttplate. Hardwood stock w/ 2 piece buttstock construction w/ sm. recoil bolt. Has correct Japanese military leather sling w/ partially obscured white markings. 4x Telescope marked on top forward end "4x", encircled Japanese characters & "No 9948". Retains eye cup. Cup is slightly distorted. Scope has military style reticle graduated to 1,400m. Scope mt. has Japanese characters, 3 of which are Type 99 & 1 is obscured. CONDITION: stock set has moderate wear, staining & handling marks w/ appearance of careful use. Dovetail joint is slightly open on both sides of buttstock. Sm. crack on right side of stock behind bolt handle. Metal retains 75% original finish. Trigger guard & tang have notable gray & patina. Telescope retains 75% original black finish w/ flaking, sm. scratches & notable wear from locking lever. Optics appear clear & serviceable. Very good shiny bore. (20-909/RW). CURIO. $3,500-5,000.