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    Type 38 worth

    I recently bought a Arisakaicon Type 38. 1st time I have ever owned one. I gave 150.00 for the rifle. It was from a good friend of mine. He didnt take care of it very well. The story he told me was that wife's Grand father brought it back for the war. Now, if that is true or not I dont know.

    Now for the rifle, it was missing the cleaning rod and middle barrel retain spring. The stock was dirty, barrel had fine surface rust on it. Looks like it hasnt seen any oil in more then a decade.

    I took it completely apart. wiped it all down, swabbed the barrel, and oiled the stock. Didnt do any sanding or harsh scrubbing. It looks so much better, even most of the blueing is still there. The stock has been duffle bag cut in half right at the middle barrel support. Was told it was so he could get the rifle home. Again not sure if that is true or not

    The serial number shows it was manufactured at the Nagoya Arsenal series 26. It has a dust cover and an intact MUM. All parts that I can see has the 3 last of the serial #. the bolt, upper and lower stock, trigger guard, dust cover, safety, mag cover, bayonet mount, and the upper and lower pieces that hold the trigger guard on. The butt plate is really pitted and cant see a mark.

    Here are a few pictures.... If anyone knows a place to get the two items the nice rifle is missing please let me know...
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