What should be my next WWII era firearm?

[I.H.1989]

Just gotta drop in here and say this has been a good discussion. I have read all posts. You'll find your Arisaka. I bought a rough one for cheap with a good bore at Knob Creek.

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That is a nice Arisaka. Hopefully I will be able to find one that isn't higher that what it is valued.

Anyhow, the man who was selling this was unable to send me more than a few pictures. His camera unfortunately died so i am going to haveto wait. he said that there didn't appear to be any work on the stock, but but the pics, I am unsure.

If anyone can give me their opinion on the stock, please feel free to post. The pictures aren't really the best at showing the stock, but perhaps you guys can spot something that I can't

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[bob4wd]

That is a nice Arisaka. Hopefully I will be able to find one that isn't higher that what it is valued.

Anyhow, the man who was selling this was unable to send me more than a few pictures. His camera unfortunately died so i am going to haveto wait. he said that there didn't appear to be any work on the stock, but but the pics, I am unsure.

If anyone can give me their opinion on the stock, please feel free to post. The pictures aren't really the best at showing the stock, but perhaps you guys can spot something that I can't

I've been collecting military arms on a tight budget for many years, and have accumulated a huge amount of guns in the last 35 years. I don't know much about them all, just enough to be dangerous. But the one thing I have learned, and that only lately and mainly because of this site, is to buy the best example you can find. That means don't compromise on the important things, like all-matching, non refinished, good bore, no cracks, nobad rust or pits and intact markings. Especially the mum. You'll be happier in the long run. Be patient, there are plenty of decent Arisakas out there.
Good looking guns are like good looking women- they satisfy for awhile, but eventually you want more.
Just my 2cents.