japanese heel marking?

[koreanwargrandson]

came across this while looking for a stripped receiver today. its no good for a rifle build but the heel mark is interesting. any guesses to what the heel portion was from? a type 5? something else?
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=543908453

[timshufflin]

Hmm, that entire heel was welded on to the receiver. No idea what it says though.

[centurion20000]

Japanese and the number 731 ....

Might as well call that the bad juju Garand.

[Shug]

There's probably an interesting story behind that rifle. But without that story, it's just a rewelded barrelled receiver with lots of wear and pitting that someone is asking $175 for.

[canes7]

Hmm, that entire heel was welded on to the receiver. No idea what it says though.

It says - "Hory Fook! We need way to make this smarrer".

[Jimbo Slice]

Looks like a very expensive paperweight.

The sights and gas cylinder appear to be wrong for a Type 4 (5), based on the limited research I did this morning.

[Rick B]

Complete fake fantasy piece.

[ordmm]

Complete fake fantasy piece.

Not regarding this particular piece,,,,but 'back in the day' it was not uncommon to 'create' something that would attract a buyer with limited research options.----in my opinion. The internet giving people a quick way to evaluate and fact check items makes it a lot harder today. But then, I state the obvious.

[ZBeast]

There otta'be a law!

[durandal]

It says - "Hory Fook! We need way to make this smarrer".



ha ha i get it, it is funny because they are different :p