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Colorado (CO)
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HIGH BID: $99.99
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Auction: 10811572
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3 Bids
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Auction Start:
(January 26, 2012 19:34:04 PT)
Auction Ended:
(February 9, 2012 19:34:04 PT)
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Rare Japanese Murata 32 ga. Single Shot Shotgun
This auction is for a rare Japanese Murata Single Shot Shotgun, 32 gage (bore diameter .526”). Murata single shot shotguns are similar in design to the Murata Type 13 rifle and in fact some Murata single shot shotguns were made by modifying Murata Type 13 rifles. We note that the barrel of this shotgun has grooves in the underside of the barrel about where the barrel bands would be on the full stocked Type 13 Murata rifle. Even though the stock on this shotgun looks like the stocks of the commercial sporting Murata single shot shotguns the butt plate does not quite match the stock at the top (see photo). We have no data other than our observations as to whether this Murata shotgun was created from a Murata Type 13 rifle. The action operates correctly and is in good condition. The metal finish is dark and there is evidence of some surface rust light pitting and some deeper pits on the receiver and barrel where metal meets the stock. There is a repair (braze or weld) on the barrel in front of the rear sight (see photos). The bore has some pitted areas as well. The stock checkering is a bit different that the checkering observed on a known commercial Murata single shot shotgun. The wrist of this stock has been broken and repaired (see photos). The barrel is ~34 1.2” long, the OAL is ~52” and the LOP is ~13 ¼”. For more information on Murata shotguns see: http://members.shaw.ca/tju/muratashotgunpix.htm
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PAYMENT & SHIPPING:
You are bidding on a Rare Japanese Murata 32 ga. Single Shot Shotgun in NRA Fair to Good condition. We will ship only to a licensed FFL or C&R Dealer. Buyer pays shipping which includes carrier fees, packaging and insurance. Payment can be Money Order, Cashier’s Check or Personal Check which must clear before shipping (allow 10 days), NO Credit Cards, Pay-Pal or GunPal. Shipping is by UPS Ground, insured, delivery confirmation with adult signature (or other method chosen by the shipper) with an estimated cost of approx. $24.00 to $34.00 depending on packaged weight, your address within your ZIP Code and insured value. Know your local laws before bidding, especially if you are a resident of CA, CT, DC, NY, NJ, HI, IL, MA, MD.
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