Original 19th Century Japanese Type 18 Murata 11mm Infantry Rifle with Fully Intact Chrysanthemum - Serial 126122 m There is some light runner

There is some light runner wear

There is however an area on the back of the scabbard that looks to have been hit repeatedly with a heavy pointed object

with light infantry weapons

The brass mounted nickel plated steel scabbard is magnificent

the T-38 has been in service for over 60 years with the USAF

Original 19th Century Japanese Type 18 Murata 11mm Infantry Rifle with Fully Intact Chrysanthemum - Serial 126122 m There is some light runnerOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Murata rifle ( Murata jy) was was designed by Major Murata Tsuneyoshi, and was the first locally produced Japanese service rifle. It was adopted in 1880 as the Meiji Type 13 Murata single shot rifle. The 13 referred to the adoption date, the year 13 in the Meiji period according to the Japanese calendar, and these were marked (Mei ji Juu san Nen 13th Year Meiji Era) on the receiver. This was Japan's initial