Captured Late War Production Japanese Type 99 Rifle by Kokura

Serial #(Series 37) 55554, 7.7mm Arisaka, 26" barrel with an excellent, bright bore.  This is a handsome rifle which retains an intact Imperial Chrysanthemum crest on the receiver (no Type markings were ever applied).  The metal retains 90-92% of the original blue on the barrel and receiver, with some mild fading at the muzzle, as well as some scattered small spots of thin surface freckling in a few areas.  The mis-matched late production bolt has a more mottled gray and brown patina, however the trigger guard, floorplate, barrel bands, and nosecap retain about the same amount of blue as the barrel and receiver.  The stock, handguard, and wooden buttplate are in fine shape with some scattered handling marks and minor surface blemishes marring the otherwise fine original varnish finish.  This is a very good-fine example of a late war Arisaka, with a lot of original finish remaining and an intact Mum.  FFL or C&R