**Arisaka Type 44 Carbine

6.5x50mmSR. 19.2" barrel length. SN: 7629. Dark brown patina overall mounting semi-pistol grip wood stock with spliced toe. Bolt action internal magazine fed carbine charged with stripper clips. Item shows intact Type 44 marking on the receiver, and Koshikawa Arsenal stacked cannonball mark on left receiver. Butt shows the later pattern large port for cleaning rod. Item is missing the upper handguard, bayonet lug, bayonet, barrel band, dustcover, and cleaning rod. Serial numbers do not match with bolt components showing the numbers 645, and a firing pin number of 980. (C&R)

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition
Poor to Fair. Bore is Very Dark with deep brown patina and some oxidation throughout, and strong rifling. Metal finish is a dark brown patina overall with some extant polish to firing pin and bolt internals. Stock shows a split through both sides of the wrist, and numerous dents, chips, and handling mars. Missing multiple components, including bayonet, bayonet lug, cleaning rod, barrel band, barrel band spring, and dustcover. Rear sight fails to lie flat.