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JAPANESE Murata Type 18 Infantry Rifle
Guns International #: 100924932 Seller's Inventory #: 10552
Category: Military Rifles - Japanese - Antique Rifles - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
JAPANESE Murata Type 18 Infantry Rifle
Used During the Russo-Japanese War
Here we present a Japanese Murata Type 18 Infantry Rifle, made circa 1885. This rifle was an upgrade to Japan’s first indigenously designed and manufactured military rifle, the Murata Type 13. This rifle would have seen use in the Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895) and the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905). This is a single shot bolt action rifle, which was soon to be followed by the Type 22, Japan’s first domestic repeating rifle. About 80,000 were manufactured, beginning in 1885, picking up where the previous model left off: around 70,000. Here is an early Type 18 rifle.
The serial numbers on this gun are in Arabic numerals, while all other markings are in Japanese. Those on the left side of the receiver translate to “Empire of Greater Japan, Murata rifle” and “Tokyo Artillery Arsenal Rifle Factory”. A chrysanthemum is visible on top of the receiver, denoting property of the Emperor.
The metal parts are dark brown with age. The markings are legible. The serial numbers match. The stock has been shortened and is lacking barrel bands, butt plate and sling swivel. The bore is well-rifled and shiny. The action is functional, but perhaps a little weak.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 31-1/2 inches in length.
Caliber: 11x60mm Rimmed
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$600
#10552
SOLD
Antique: Yes