Original 19th Century Japanese Type 18 Murata 11mm Infantry Rifle with Partial Chrysanthemum - Serial 112296 Russian Air Force The optic is constructed of

The optic is constructed of brass and measures approximately 18” in length

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It was a feed mechanism which was easily loaded from standard 20-round ammunition boxes

Attached to small metal ribbon bar with pinback

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Original 19th Century Japanese Type 18 Murata 11mm Infantry Rifle with Partial Chrysanthemum - Serial 112296 Russian Air Force The optic is constructed ofOriginal 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