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EMPIRE of JAPAN World War I MURATA Type 18 C&R Single Shot MILITARY Rifle Japanese Infantry Rifle Made Circa 1900
Guns International #: 101591729 Seller's Inventory #: 201424
Category: Military Rifles - Japanese - Military Rifles - Non-US
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
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Description:
EMPIRE of JAPAN World War I MURATA Type 18 C&R Single Shot MILITARY Rifle
Japanese Infantry Rifle Made Circa 1900
Here we present a Japanese Murata Type 18 Military Rifle, made circa 1900 for the Japanese infantry soldier during a production run between 1885 and 1905. The Murata rifle was the first indigenously produced Japanese service rifle adopted in 1880 as the Meiji Type 13 Murata single-shot rifle. The 13 referred to the adoption date, the year 13 in the Meiji period according to the Japanese calendar. This Type 18 (1885) was the final version of the original Type 13 and was chambered in 11×60mmR. The Type 13 and the Type 18 Murata rifle were the standard infantry weapons of the Imperial Japanese Army during the First Sino-Japanese War (1894–1895) and in the Boxer Rebellion (1899-1901). The Imperial Japanese Army was quick to recognize that the design of even the newest model of the Murata rifle had many technical issues and flaws. Following the combat experience of the First Sino-Japanese War, a decision was made to replace it with the Arisaka Type 30 rifle, which had been designed in 1898, and which also used the more modern smokeless powder. Though it was used in the early stages of World War I, after 1918, the Murata rifle was retired, and many veteran rifles were sold onto the civilian market as hunting guns, in which capacity they still function even today.
The overall condition is good. The action is strong and tight. The bore is bright. A large bulge in the barrel can be see towards the muzzle, just ahead of the tip of the stock. This example sports a solid stock that doesn’t lack in experience or maturity. Many Japanese symbols and characters are found throughout the receiver and stock. The mum is intact.
This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 32 inches.
Caliber: 11x60mmR Murata
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
ancestryguns
$1185
#201424
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes