7.7x58mm. 25.9" barrel. SN: 14599. Blued metal finish with Asian hardwood semi-pistol grip stock featuring factory spliced toe. Bolt action internal magazine fed repeating rifle charged with stripper clips featuring anti-aircraft sights, full {Imperial Chrysanthemum} stamp to receiver, and intact type markings. Sights consist of an adjustable tangent rear aperture and barleycorn front blade sight with protectors. Left receiver displays the {Kokura Arsenal} stamp to the right of the serial number along with a {22nd Series} marking. Rifle lacks the monopod to middle barrel band, but comes with intact sling loops and a period cleaning rod. Serial numbers match on receiver, bolt, firing pin, and cocking knob. Bore is chrome lined. Dustcover is a non-numbered replacement. {C&R}

Good. Chromed bore is Minty with crisp Metford pattern rifling. Thin blue overall fading to a brown patina with some brown mottling and oxidized spots on handling surfaces and stock fittings. Stock with scattered dents, stains, abrasions, and nicks overall. Split forming to right forend. Mechanically functional.