type 30 hook safety carbine

[argie1891]

i recently bought a type 30 hood safety carbine. i have never seen or heard of this little carbine before. the outside is in very good condition but the blr is badly pitted. i would like some information on it if possible. is there any collector value on this carbine. i have attached a couple pics hope this helps. thanks argie1891

[rcb]

30 carbines are very collectiable. Yours looks to have good wood and metal looks ok as far as I can tell. They are not cheap.

[rcb]

I just took a closer look at your carbine. You have a prototype T30, notice it has no bayonet lug or wrist tangs.