greendevil41
Junior Member
First time poster here. I just picked up a d block DUV 43 G-41. Gun walked into a local shop after it literally came out of the closet after 68+ years. Unfortunately no paperwork or history available other then the shop employees being told the seller's dad had brought it and a Japanese Type 99 back after the war. Complete and matching with brown Durofol hand guard. No stock sanding or other tampering other then some very slight damage to the trigger guard screw slots (chisel point screwdriver). No sight hood and no evidence it ever had one. Weapon appears potentially unissued and fired very little by anybody. Bore is dirty but looks to have some shine. Stock is dry and rifle is coated with dust and metal has a very light coat of rust patina-nothing active or pitting. Cost was $1300.00 dollars.
I haven't done anything to it and won't until I get some pics of it as it sits now simply because I don't remember finding one fresh out of the closet or attic without it having been "improved" or sporterized by some prior owner or collector. I obviously need to clean it at some point but want it to be minimally impactual as far as the guns originality. Any references or thoughts as to the best way to accomplish this?
Thanks, Mike
I haven't done anything to it and won't until I get some pics of it as it sits now simply because I don't remember finding one fresh out of the closet or attic without it having been "improved" or sporterized by some prior owner or collector. I obviously need to clean it at some point but want it to be minimally impactual as far as the guns originality. Any references or thoughts as to the best way to accomplish this?
Thanks, Mike
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