*JAPANESE ARISAKA TYPE 97 SNIPER RIFLE.

Revised: 3/3/2008

(Additional Information) Please Note :Consignor states that this gun was “manufactured at Kokura Arsenal”.

*JAPANESE ARISAKA TYPE 97 SNIPER RIFLE. SN 5400. Cal. 6.5 Jap. Usual configuration with 31-1/2″ bbl, standard sights with full length stock & handguard. Left side of receiver has an arsenal installed sliding scope base with a 2.5X non-adjustable scope and the bolt handle is slightly bent to accommodate scope. The Type 97 Sniper is essentially a Type 38 rifle with a scope mount added to left side and the bolt handle slightly bent. The serial number & manufacturer’s mark were relocated forward of the mount on the left side. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl, receiver & bolt retain most of their orig arsenal blue with some fine surface etching. Floorplate & trigger guard retain about 50% dull blue turning brown with fine pitting. Stock has a crack through wrist with usual nicks & dings and retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore, dark in the grooves. Optics are crisp. 4-31833 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	368	$0.00	Revised: 3/3/2008 (Additional Information) Please Note :Consignor states that this gun was “manufactured at Kokura Arsenal”. JAPANESE ARISAKA TYPE 97 SNIPER RIFLE. SN 5400. Cal. 6.5 Jap. Usual configuration with 31-1/2″ bbl, standard sights with full length stock & handguard. Left side of receiver has an arsenal installed sliding scope base with a 2.5X non-adjustable scope and the bolt handle is slightly bent to accommodate scope. The Type 97 Sniper is essentially a Type 38 rifle with a scope mount added to left side and the bolt handle slightly bent. The serial number & manufacturer’s mark were relocated forward of the mount on the left side. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl, receiver & bolt retain most of their orig arsenal blue with some fine surface etching. Floorplate & trigger guard retain about 50% dull blue turning brown with fine pitting. Stock has a crack through wrist with usual nicks & dings and retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore, dark in the grooves. Optics are crisp. 4-31833 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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