I messed around with a Type 38 and a 77 years ago. They are expensive to sporterize these days, as mentioned, the safety is an issue. Mauser is a much better action to sporterize, and a custom on a Remington, Winchester, Ruger, Savage is cheaper by far in the long run.


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