Cleaning out a WWII Vet's basement.

[gunsmith II]

Umm, the latch is just to rear of the serial number. Pull the upper forward extention away from the action, whilst removing the bolt rearward...



It was a little stiff but the oil and some kind direction helped....
more the direction than the oil I should say

This is the first Japanese rifle I've ever held.

On the other hand WWII Allied force weapons

The rifling is extreme in this barrel