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  1. 06-21-2012 05:01 PM #1
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    Pics of 'mummy wrapped' last ditch Arisaka.

    Gentlemen, here are the pictures of the wrapped last ditch Arisakaicon. I STILL have not made up my mind what to do. I know it's going to sit there awhile, but for the life of me, I don't know whether to buy this or not. It truly is a fascinating piece of history. Anyway, enjoy!

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    LOVE IT! please unwrap and save this piece of history, BTW I would fire it
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    It's amazing, isn't it? When you hold this thing, you can see that they stuffed the insise with this stuff, even appears to have the trigger wrapped! I can't help but think that these were put away to be used at a later date in some sort of guerrilla action against future occupation forces. Who knows??
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    I do not think I could resist unwrapping. That being said it probably should be left as is.IMO. Tough call.Thanks for the pictures.
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    It is amazing, I can't imagine unwrapping it and destroying a unique and once in a lifetime piece of history. I'd like to know more about it as well. Why would anyone did to fire it?


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    I have been following your story with great interest. Thanks for the photos. My personal opinion is that it should stay wrapped... there's tons of similars out there that aren't, this could be the chance to own a super unique and rare "variation". If you want a prestine example of a WWII Japaneseicon rifle, they can be found fairly easily without needing to be unwrapped. I hope I am not out of line but out of sheer curiousity, would you mind divulging the asking price of this rifle? Price could definately help people make a decision whether they would unwrap or not.
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    The guy is asking $400.
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    The guy is asking $400.
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