Gents, I contacted the guy who sold me the rifle and inquired about returning it. He agreed to, but had the following comment, "The rifle is a last ditch rifle with a wooden butt plate a unfinished barrel. The Japanese used what they had to get rifles out to the field so your explanation is not correct ..most all have mis matched parts. "
Do you think that's an accurate statement, or is he just trying to cover his mistake in how he represented the rifle? Not sure if I should keep it, or return it. I paid $350 for it. Would appreciate your opinions. Thanks!