Every Once In Awhile, You Get Lucky

[Singer B]

I picked up this series 34 Toyo Kogyo at my favorite auction yesterday, I really wanted it because the photos displayed a complete mum and the seral numbers on the bolt matched the receiver. I didn't pay attention to the sling that was on it When I got it home, I was very happy! The firing pin, extractor and safety knob all matched the bolt and receiver. The receiver screws were also still staked. I have two other Type 99's, one is a beautiful 1941 mix-master and the other an all-matching series 11 Nagoya, but this is my first Arisaka with a mum. I then looked at the sling and much to my surprise, it looks like it may be an original M1 carbine sling (I'll check with the M1 carbine thread). Some people say milsurp collecting is dead, but it just goes to show that if you keep hunting, treasures like these are still out there. It will take a few days to rehab this rifle (bolt is full of crud, barrel is pretty dark, a little bit of rust on the receiver, etc.), but she will make a great addition to the collection. And if that M1 sling is original, I have a Standard Products that is will be perfect for......

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