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Thank you! I'm on it! I found another 1866 at a local show as well, looks in much better shape, with cleaning rod. Barrel and all the bands are in the bright. Proprietor wants $1500. Ill add photos...

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Thank you. Very good observation as well. I did read that many went to the Franco-Prussian War. I will definitely go back to look at it with new eyes and knowledge and look REAL hard for a...

Thank you again. I will continue to research and be prepared when I see her again in a couple weeks. I think she would look good with my Richards Conversion, but I'll definitely offer less,...

Mr. Hosmer. Thank you so much! I appreciate hearing from one of THE experts. I'll definitely keep digging into the books. Thank you for the additional reference source. I know without photos it is...

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I stumbled onto, what I'm pretty sure is a 2nd model Allin Conversion (three band) 1866 Springfield. Sadly I didn't take any photos but it will be at another gun show in two weeks if...

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Well, I enjoyed my first Krag, which I posted recently, but then I was offered this one in trade for a nice Spreewerk P.38 and holster. I know it isn't as old/historic perhaps since it was made in...

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I made a horse trade and will FINALLY have my first Krag shortly. 1898 Rifle, 1899 date. Italian Walnut. SN: 112404. The handguard has been a bit shortened, I am told a common...

Toyo Kogyo, generally kept higher quality all the way to the end. Other than the systemic changes (peep sight vs. anti-aircraft sights, monopods, etc) their quality was top notch (though clearly not...

It is quite dull, and, it is almost curved like an "S" it is so NOT straight! LOL

That's what I'm thinking too. Anything more done to this is further degrading any history. Oh well, once again should have done more research before pulling the trigger, so to speak, but I still love...

So I spoke to the gentleman I got it from. He said it was covered in cosmoline and that he used mineral spirits and Murphy's Oil soap only to clean it. I don't know what that would do to the...

Other posts I have read suggest that it is a training bayonet since it does have the quillion, fuller, and no blade markings. It does have a number 16 on the right side handle wood, perhaps a rack...

Thank you for confirming. So is it a safe assumption this was made in July or August 45?

I just realized (and edited the original post and title) this is a Series 35 Toyo Kogyo rifle, based on it's late SN 55650, it is quite possibly a Hiroshima survivor. I clearly have much more...

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I acquired a gorgeous "last ditch" Type 99, Toyo Kogyo Series 35 rifle. I thought it was a Kokura but dug deeper. This is conceivably a survivor of the Hiroshima attack SN 56550. ...

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Here are some of the last ditch...

and a few more. The cleaning rod was apparently broken. :( I am still pretty pleased.

I am now looking at a "Last Ditch" Kokura at a different place. They are asking $299. It looks much better...

Sorry for the delay. Here are the latest photos. I'm really not sure about the stock. I've seen a few lately that are similar finish, I think.

Awesome! I get the rifle and McCollum's book tomorrow! I can't wait.

Awesome info. Thank you. I have McCollum's book enroute. I saw a copy of Honeycutt's book and it looks good and I will get it eventually I am sure, but it sounds like McCollum's is perfect for my...

This is fairly typical with military weapons. That is why I never say "never" or "always!"