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<blockquote data-quote="Ahall" data-source="post: 3820275" data-attributes="member: 49426"><p>Agreed, you need to find someone who knows the Arisaka and its variants.</p><p></p><p>That looks like a very clean rifle in good shape.</p><p>The intact imperial chrysanthemum on the receiver is worth a premium. </p><p>Weapons in post war occupied Japan had the mum ground off. </p><p>War captures usually have them intact. </p><p></p><p>Check to see if all the serial numbers match. That will bring a premium as well.</p><p></p><p>Also check to see if there is a repair to the stock under the forward barrel band.</p><p>It was common for GI's to take the gun apart and cut the stock under the barrel band.</p><p>The disassemble parts and cut stock fit into a duffel bag and they could get it home. </p><p>Once home, they put the trophy back together without a lot of effort and the cut was hidden.</p><p></p><p>This is a cool WWII collectable and not in the same class as the other two guns.</p><p>If I had it, I would hang on to it. </p><p> </p><p>Cant quote a price, because they are not my thing.</p><p></p><p>Getting prices - you can go to the shows, but many folks there have prices that are unrealistic. More of a "if you are willing to pay that I will let it go, but I am not serious about selling it" price. </p><p></p><p>If you price them on-line, check the completed sales, not the asking prices.</p><p>You can also check major auction houses.</p><p></p><p>Just remember, anything on line is well advertised and winning auction bids are someone paying more than anyone else would pay for it. Don't expect that kind of value in a face to face private sale. </p><p></p><p>Be realistic about the condition of the gun. It greatly affects value.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ahall, post: 3820275, member: 49426"] Agreed, you need to find someone who knows the Arisaka and its variants. That looks like a very clean rifle in good shape. The intact imperial chrysanthemum on the receiver is worth a premium. Weapons in post war occupied Japan had the mum ground off. War captures usually have them intact. Check to see if all the serial numbers match. That will bring a premium as well. Also check to see if there is a repair to the stock under the forward barrel band. It was common for GI's to take the gun apart and cut the stock under the barrel band. The disassemble parts and cut stock fit into a duffel bag and they could get it home. Once home, they put the trophy back together without a lot of effort and the cut was hidden. This is a cool WWII collectable and not in the same class as the other two guns. If I had it, I would hang on to it. Cant quote a price, because they are not my thing. Getting prices - you can go to the shows, but many folks there have prices that are unrealistic. More of a "if you are willing to pay that I will let it go, but I am not serious about selling it" price. If you price them on-line, check the completed sales, not the asking prices. You can also check major auction houses. Just remember, anything on line is well advertised and winning auction bids are someone paying more than anyone else would pay for it. Don't expect that kind of value in a face to face private sale. Be realistic about the condition of the gun. It greatly affects value. [/QUOTE]
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