What should be my next WWII era firearm?

[Aragorn243]

I think the longer the war went on the less they were inclined to serial number everything so not a real issue.

Given the choice between the two, I'd go with the one with the mum. Bayonets will cost minimum of $70 if you're lucky.

[I.H.1989]

I think the longer the war went on the less they were inclined to serial number everything so not a real issue.

Given the choice between the two, I'd go with the one with the mum. Bayonets will cost minimum of $70 if you're lucky.

You are right. turns out that the series 32 stopped putting serial numbers on the bayonet lug.

unfortunately, the one with the mum was sold 5 minutes before i went on the site, so I guess i am back to the first one. considering that the man is willing to sell it to me for $350 and pay for shipping, it is a very tempting offer.

[I.H.1989]

I looking online, and I saw this Arisaka. The description says that there has been no work on it, but the stock has me a little cautious. Anyone here want to help me to tell if it has been sanded or refinished?

To me, it doesn't look like it's been worked on, but you guys here know more about it than me.

[Aragorn243]

Looks good to me.

[browningautorifle]

Looks pretty good here too, nice barrel. Doesn't look messed with other than the mum.

[I.H.1989]

Looks good to me.

Looks pretty good here too, nice barrel. Doesn't look messed with other than the mum.

Yeah you guys are right. The reason why it looked so much lighter was because of hte lighting. Some close-ups showed that it was the typical red finish on the stock. Looks like I will be able to cross Imperial Japan off my list if I manage to snag this one. Next will be Nationalist China or Italy.

[Aragorn243]

Italy is simple and cheap. Nationalist China will be a real challenge unless you are acceptable to having a wall hanger because that's what most of them are. They will fire but the barrels are mostly all shot out. I have a wall hanger, Hanyang 88 but would like a nice Chinese produced mauser.

[cipherk98]

Omega Weapons Systems might have some Chiang Kai Sheks Mausers left, they were $150 each shipped. I'm sure they are trashed and in wall hanger condition (may be even in nice shape due to dubious metallurgy) but in terms of an easy source for Nationalist Chinese weapons probably only option. Springfield Sporters did mention having some Hanyang 88s in similar condition that were cheap when they last opened their show room, but they didn't open it this year though it looks like they may be doing it next year.

[I.H.1989]

Well, it has been a while, but i went to my usual surplus store and saw a MAS 49/56 for sale. They were asking for about 750 for it. It looked to be in good condition and didn't appear to have any problems. What do you guys think?

[Eaglelord17]

I personally think they are pretty cool rifles. I don't know the value in America, but that is the approximate value (after exchange rate is calculated) in Canada. One thing I know to look for is if it is in the original 7.5x54 instead of being one of the 7.62 Nato dealer conversions. The reason being is some weren't done very well and that can lead to issues.