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Howa JSDF ceremonial rifle-
Not a lot of info out there on these, but Ive noticed them lately when Japan turns out an honor guard for foreign dignitaries-
Apparently they are based on the 1500 action, single-shot, smooth-bored, and chambered for .308 blanks. They used to use shiny Garands for this function, not sure why the switch, but it could be lack of ammunition, deteriorating condition, or just concern that they could actually chamber and fire live ammo....
In any event, if Howa offered a (rifled, repeater) commercial version here, Id be all over one!
Not a lot of info out there on these, but Ive noticed them lately when Japan turns out an honor guard for foreign dignitaries-
Apparently they are based on the 1500 action, single-shot, smooth-bored, and chambered for .308 blanks. They used to use shiny Garands for this function, not sure why the switch, but it could be lack of ammunition, deteriorating condition, or just concern that they could actually chamber and fire live ammo....
In any event, if Howa offered a (rifled, repeater) commercial version here, Id be all over one!