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What is value of this rare firearm?
sig232
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My friend has found a Arista 99 Japanese rifle dated 1943-45 including the 16" bayonet. Its appears to be in excellent condition and is well oiled and was kept wrapped. Its has a flower stamped on it and I beleive its is a chrysamthemum which I think is the symbol of the emperor of Japan
Can anyone give me a range of value.
Can anyone give me a range of value.
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How did you date the rifle? Approximate dates can be figured with the Kana series number using, but you must know the IROHA poem to decypher the markings. You also need to know what arsenal, Kokura (stacked cannonballs) or Toriimasu (sp?) (fighting fish) to get an accurate price. Then the bayonet markings need to be decyphered. Some, like a late Jinsen, average $200 or more, while others are about $20.