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TYPE 99 ARISAKA SERIAL NUMBERS FULL
This Arisaka has a full chrysanthemum, monopod, Type 99 Long Anti Aircraft Sights, and a dust cover. Toyo Manufacturing was a subcontractor for the Kokura Arsenal during WWII. Type 99 Long Rifles were quickly replaced by the Type 99 Short which, of course, had a shorter barrel & overall length. Our Assessment: This early Japanese Type 99 Long Arisaka was made by the Hiroshima Plant of Toyo Kogyo (Toyo Manufacturing) sometime in 1938 or 1939. It shows scrapes, creasing, discoloration and some fraying. The rifle has an unmarked leather sling attached.
As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.īox, Paperwork & Accessories: The rifle comes with a dust cover that shows scrapes, light surface erosion, and a brown patina. The edge of the firing pin’s retaining stud is bent slightly upward, preventing disassembly. The safety and firing pin will not separate. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition. The bottom metal also shows some thinning. The metal shows scrapes, small scratches and areas of light surface erosion. Areas of the metal have been treated with cold blue. Overall Condition: This rifle retains approximately 90% of its metal finish.
There is fouling and some intermittent light erosion in the grooves. The stock rates in about Good to Very Good overall condition as refurbished.īore Condition: The lands are bright. The LOP measures 13 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Most of these marks have been finished over. Many have damaged or removed portions of surface wood. The stock shows numerous scrapes, scratches and compression marks. Filled & repaired cracks are visible in and around the finger groove as well as on the grip. The right side of the stock shows a repair to the grip and around the finger grooves. There are small drain holes located just ahead of the bottom metal and on the right side of the stock above the through bolt. Much of the lacquer coating has been lost. The stock hardware has been coated in lacquer. The buttplate & stock hardware show scrapes, small scratches and discoloration from oxidation. Stock Configuration & Condition: The two piece hardwood stock has a pistol grip, finger grooves, nosecap with bayonet lug, hole for the included cleaning rod, barrel band with monopod attached, sling loop under the butt, through bolt, and a metal buttplate. There are “V” notches on each side of the AA sight wings. The wings fold out to be used as anti-aircraft sights. The rear sight ladder has a fixed aperture when down and a sliding aperture when flipped up. Sights / Optics: The front sight is an inverted “V” post set between two protective ears. The rear of the dust cover is marked with a number that does not correlate to the serial number.įor more information on the markings see pages 210 – 215 of Joe Puleo’s book, Bolt Action Military Rifles of the World. The rear of the sight ladder is marked with small Japanese characters. The bottom of the butt & grip are each marked with a small Japanese character. The rear of the safety has decorative metal work on it. The bottom of the bolt handle and the extractor are marked with faded stampings. There is a line on the left of the barrel shank that matches a line on the receiver.
TYPE 99 ARISAKA SERIAL NUMBERS SERIES
The left side of the receiver is marked (from left to right) with a small Japanese character, the “35th” series symbol, the serial number, and with the 2 symbols for the Hiroshima Plant of Toyo Kogyo. The top of the receiver is marked with a “chrysanthemum” (the Imperial ownership seal) and with three Japanese characters that translate to “99 Type”. Markings: There is no visible import mark. Subcontractor for the Kokura Arsenal.Īction Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine Make: The Hiroshima Plant of Toyo Kogyo (Toyo Manufacturing). Arrow_back Returns To All Sold Items arrow_back Return To Sold Foreign Military Arms