The original scopes were lacking in comparative quality but these rifles, in the hands of a veteran of protracted combat, were deadly. In the words of our Gunny, “If they could see you they could kill you.” That’s all that counts in combat.Made by Kokura Arsenal, this Type 99 is 34th series and is of late-war manufacture and has a fixed rear sight, wood buttplate, and a two piece stock and short handguard. Unfortunately, the chrysanthemum has been ground from the receiver. This rifle is in very good original condition but shows the rough manufacture typical of rifles made during this period. For reference, the first Type 99 series production began at Nagoya in August, 1939. The woodwork has a number of minor dings and dents. Here is a photo of an early Type 99, a 31st series Toyo Kogyo Type 99 made in 1940 (on top) compared to a 7th Series Nagoya late war rifle made in 1944.

The barrel is excellent.Īfter experiences in China, the Japanese saw the need for a more powerful cartridge than the 6.5mm. There are several 7.7mm Japanese cartridges.

A rimless version of the 7.7mm cartridge in use with the Type 92 machine gun was developed and several rifles produced in this calibre for testing.Īdopted in 1939, the Type 99 rifle has the sliding bolt cover of the Type 38 and in addition a folding wire monopod. The one used in the Type 99 rifles and light machine guns is timeless and NOT similar to. The Type 99 Arisaka is a very strong action. Modern factory ammo is perfectly fine to shoot in your rifle. There are good online references for military copy loads. The rear sight has folding anti-aircraft lead arms. In 1943, the Type 99 rifles began to be produced without the monopod and anti-aircraft lead arms.

TYPE 99 ARISAKA INFORMATION SERIAL NUMBERSĪs the war progressed, further economies in manufacture were introduced.

Type 99 arisaka serial numbers