Serial No. 63500, manufactured in late 1944 by Toyo Kogyo Arsenal, 7.7x58mm, 25½” round barrel. Serial numbers are matching. Metal surfaces show a brown-grey patina with traces of original bluing in protected areas. The imperial chrysanthemum (mum) remains intact—a desirable feature rarely found on surrendered rifles. Rear sight has been simplified to a fixed sight, a typical late-war feature. Stock shows expected wartime handling marks. The front barrel band has been welded to the barrel, causing slight movement in the for end wood—not a duffle cut, but a known factory shortcut observed on many "last ditch" rifles. Wooden butt plate is secured with three nails. Action is smooth and functions correctly. A representative example of late-war Japanese manufacturing, showing both cost-saving design changes and transitional construction traits.