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Cruised into a local gun store today and spotted this Type 38 rifle sitting there. I will be the first to admit that I don't know as much about Japanese rifles as I should, but I do like military surplus guns and will always buy one if the price is right. In this case, after a bit of negotiation, I got it for $150, so I am very happy.
My research tells me that this one was made around 1914 or so and has matching numbers. The bluing is in pretty decent condition and even though the mum has been struck, it is not too bad. The bore is perfect.
As an added bonus, as I was walking out, I noticed some AK magazines and upon closer inspection I realized they were Chinese. One was marked 'Poly China' and the other two were still new in their original packaging and were just marked 'Made in China'. The Poly one has a chrome follower and the others are blued. I got them for 20 bucks apiece.
My research tells me that this one was made around 1914 or so and has matching numbers. The bluing is in pretty decent condition and even though the mum has been struck, it is not too bad. The bore is perfect.
As an added bonus, as I was walking out, I noticed some AK magazines and upon closer inspection I realized they were Chinese. One was marked 'Poly China' and the other two were still new in their original packaging and were just marked 'Made in China'. The Poly one has a chrome follower and the others are blued. I got them for 20 bucks apiece.
, which is something I have very seldom seen. Usually they have been buggered by some idiot using the wrong screwdriver.
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