[arisakadogs]

To me battle damage would only add value is there was some history attached to it.

 

[arisakadogs]

Dare I venture a guess as to what sort of "special" you are refering to?


I think most collectors dig the damaged pieces, but who wants to pay a premium for one? It will just encourage some dickus to burn and shoot up japanese rifles (hell he may even use proper headstamped US ammo) to turn a quick buck on the less experienced and deer in the headlight types with some strange fantasy story

Probably "special" as in nuts!
Anyone can shoot, burn or mutilate a rifle at anytime, that's why I mentioned the historical connection. My only battle damaged example is my Guam pickup 31st series.

 

[arisakadogs]

I love battle damage, it helps tell the story of the rifle a little better than a mint condition rifle will. Hopefully I can find a battle damaged arisaka someday.

I'll shoot one up for ya this weekend

 

[arisakadogs]

"shoot one up for you"; sounds illegal to me.

Probably is, or at least taxable in Commiefornia

 

[arisakadogs]

I'll have an early 7th in my next sale. You wouldn't be interested though, it's mint except for being ground.
Still, you could buy it then shoot it a couple of times & drop it into the campfire and have your "battle damage"

 

[arisakadogs]

un-staked screws are also history. riceone

Yoda damage doesn't count

 

[arisakadogs]

Does it have the grooved safety? I like ground rifles.

Of course it does