Think this is pretty cool

[monte]

So, I am probably in the wrong forum because the rifle I have isn't technically surplus. My great uncle, so the story goes, lifted it off of a dead Japanese soldier during the war and has just stored it in his closet since then. Looking at the rifle it def. has taken a beating and when I got it, it was rusted REALLY BAD! so the question I guess that I have is what is the best way to stop the decay so that I can place it into a glass case? And for curiosity sake...how much would a collector pay for a gun like this (aka: how much is this thing worth). I think its a type 91 arisaka but I am not certain. thanks for your help guys!

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[Badger]

Welcome to the forums ...

I think we're going to need more information and also some pics ...

What can you tell me about my rifle? (click here)

Regards,
Badger

[smellie]

Friend, you might just be surprised as to how much of that old surface rust you can get rid of with very careful cleaning. Same thing with the bore.

I have a Japanese rifle that was given to me by a dealer in order to "improve the quality of my junk rack" (his words). It needed a couple of parts and a HUGE amount of TLC (far, far more than the dollar value of the rifle would call for, but it was fun).

When I was finished, I had a rifle that shoots 3/4-inch groups at 145 yards... with the original iron sights.

You might just have its spiritual twin brother; you never know until the job is done.

Give us some more information, keep in touch here; there WILL be someone willing to help.

That's what most of us are here for.