Guns International #: 103402464
Seller's Inventory #: 4731070

Category - Military Rifles - Japanese - Military Rifles - Non-US

Category
Military Rifles - Japanese
Military Rifles - Non-US

Nagoya Arsenal ~ Type 97 Sniper ~ 6.5 JAP

Description:
The Type 97 sniper rifle is a Japanese bolt-action rifle, based on the Type 38 rifle adopted in 1937, following Japanese combat experience in Manchuria. Although the Japanese planned on replacing it with the Type 99 sniper rifle, which had superior range and penetration, the Type 97 remained in service until the end of the World War II. The scope have a fixed focus and a 2.5x magnification power with a 10° field of view. The scopes were zeroed at the factory and are not adjustable (each one set for a specific rifle and marked with the rifle's serial number), requiring the sniper to use reticule marks to compensate for range and drift. Offsetting the scope mounting to the left allowed the Type 97 to be loaded with single rounds or 5-round stripper clips, but also made the rifle somewhat awkward to aim. While this is a correct scope, it was not the scope for this rifle as the numbers don't match. The Type 97 was manufactured at the Nagoya Arsenal and Kokura Arsenal, with approximately 14,500 produced at the Nagoya Arsenal, and 8,000 at the Kokura Arsenal. This example shows plenty of patina and is very collectable. Original scopes and scope cases go for a hugh amount and this price is a great deal for the complete pakage. This rifle also has an intact mum which tou don't see very often. Many were ground off after the war. 6.5x50mm

Curio/Relic: Yes
Metal Condition: good
Wood Condition: fair
Bore Condition: dark with rifling present
Barrels: 31.4" barrel
Stock Dimensions:
13.25
Fore End: smooth wood
Butt Pad: metal
Weight: 9 lb - 12 oz.
Sights: "factory sights, 2.5x Telescopic sight
Item Location: La Vista, NE

Price: $3,999.99