All Matching Type 44--Damn!

[Calfed]

Last year I glommed a Japanese Type 44 from a buddy who runs a pawnshop. I guess someone pawned it and didn't come back. It is in pretty good shape...bluing is very good, stock finish fair. I didn't realize until later that parts were matched on this model based on an assembly number, rather than the serial number.

Every number I can find (bolt, extractor, firing pin, safety, bayonet, bolt release, trigger, rear sight, stock, and handguard) matches the assembly number on the underside of the receiver. Unfortunately, I discovered it is also DUFFLE CUT under the rear band.

I was getting this ready to sell and obviously am going to disclose the cut, but have a few questions...
How difficult are the duffle cuts to repair? This one seems to be fairly clean and straight.

How much will this affect the value of the type 44?

Better to fix it and then sell it (repair disclosed, of course) or sell it as is?

Thanks.

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[dave]

That shoud be an easy repair, no cleaning rod to worry about, altho cleaning rod holes help line everything up! I would just sell as is, its proof its a bring back, even tho most jap stuff is

[psteinmayer]

Calfed, I have a Type 99, all matching with a cross struck full mum which had a duffle cut stock. I repaired it quite easily... and now, she's a beauty! I've included the link to my post where I showed how I repaired it... but incase the link doesn't get you there, it's on the third page of posts, about mid-way down. If you need help or have any specific questions, just let me know.

Paul

http://www.jouster.com/forums/showthread.php?29522-Duffle-Cut-Repair

[psteinmayer]

By the way... make sure you use wax paper in the stock and then set the action/barrel in place, and secure the whole thing with painters tape. that way, the repaired stock will not have tension at the joint from an incorrect angle. The wax paper will prevent the glue from getting on the barrel.

[Guamsst]

Sell unrepaired if you aren't going to keep it. Just my personal opinion. If you are going to be honest then it really doesn't matter and this is how it came back. If new owner wants to fix it, it's on them.

[Calfed]

Thanks for the replies. I will most probably sell it as is.

[kar66]

I wouldn't fix it a lot of collectors don't like repaired stocks and will pay more if it is not repaired.

[Calfed]

I decided to sell it as is