0000189816 00000 n 0000183454 00000 n 0000098298 00000 n 0000109063 00000 n 0000183213 00000 n 0000158249 00000 n 0000145816 00000 n 0000293298 00000 n 0000129352 00000 n 0000192294 00000 n 0000354971 00000 n 0000106065 00000 n 0000291014 00000 n $25.00. 0000142375 00000 n startxref It was determined that the latter would be too costly to repair, and so the arsenal was moved to Kokura, more than 500 miles away. 0000209446 00000 n While the Type 99 was mostly just a Type 38 chambered in 7.7x58mm there were some changes. 0000163570 00000 n 0000206047 00000 n 0000194372 00000 n 0000271383 00000 n 0000109503 00000 n 0000136415 00000 n 0000161933 00000 n 0000156411 00000 n 0000148127 00000 n 0000024145 00000 n 0000151809 00000 n 0000155032 00000 n 0000200065 00000 n 0000363235 00000 n 0000107892 00000 n 0000122965 00000 n The subsequent US rifle, the M14, wisely was equipped with a fully chrome-lined bore and chamber, as were M16s, beginning with the addition of chromed chambers in May of 1967. 0000161257 00000 n 0000197527 00000 n 0000103325 00000 n 0000367113 00000 n 0000128184 00000 n 0000355987 00000 n 0000102671 00000 n Type 99 Stock Shim(Front Action Screw) Japanese Ammunition 1880-1945 Part 1: Siamese Mauser Rear Band Spring Half: Siamese Mauser Sling Swivel: $3.00. These included Nagoya and Kokura in Japan, the Jinsen Arsenal in Korea, and Hoten (Mukden) in Manchuria. 0000109978 00000 n 0000187321 00000 n 0000273702 00000 n So rifles from Nagoya’s 11th run would be produced about the same time as rifles from Kokura’s 25th. 0000125446 00000 n 0000167884 00000 n My uncle, who was a navy officer in World War II, brought home a number of souvenirs, among which was an Arisaka Type 99 7.7mm Short Rifle with a bullet hole through its buttstock. A rifle captured with an intact mum would either have been captured off a dead body, or captured from a depot or forward base. 0000189358 00000 n 0000133922 00000 n The mum has been scrapped off but it still has its factory markings. 0000121794 00000 n 0000320634 00000 n The rifle must be easy to assemble and disassemble. 0000182098 00000 n 0000178886 00000 n Create New Wish List; Description; reviews (1) 1 Review 5 Japanese Arisaka Type 99 Bolt. 0000292962 00000 n 0000132087 00000 n 0000144943 00000 n 0000107675 00000 n This product is no longer available, however 514590 can be used as a replacement part. 0000367668 00000 n 0000191843 00000 n 0000182297 00000 n 0000199588 00000 n 0000198440 00000 n 0000100834 00000 n 0000205690 00000 n 0000325659 00000 n It was a redesign of the Type 38 in a larger caliber, 7.7 Japanese. 0000178232 00000 n 0000160813 00000 n The Japanese Arisaka Type 38 and 99 rifles are among the best bolt action rifles fielded during WWII. 0000194571 00000 n 0000123163 00000 n 0000171326 00000 n 0000208480 00000 n 0000141255 00000 n 0000128877 00000 n For a rifle expected to be used anywhere, including on Pacific islands, this would be a welcome, if non-essential feature. 0000186421 00000 n 0000153894 00000 n 0000160336 00000 n 0000115900 00000 n 0000113833 00000 n 0000141699 00000 n 0000339779 00000 n HI CAP MAGAZINES - IN STOCK!! 0000205487 00000 n 0000190266 00000 n The folding monopod, too, is a more worthwhile feature than many give it credit for. 0000193662 00000 n 0000319878 00000 n Ultimately, the Type 99 short rifle only served for about four years and never replaced the previous Type 38. 0000333851 00000 n Parts List. o*�~ u���A]��9AzX5}�S���POw�қ-��[˜�{̽� 0000282017 00000 n 0000181381 00000 n 0000131369 00000 n These rifles include: The Type 99 Long Rifle, the Type 99 Short Rifle, the Type 99 Carbine, the Type 99 Naval Special, the Type 100 Paratroop Rifle, and the Type 2 Paratroop Rifle. 0000099923 00000 n 0000312290 00000 n 0000232544 00000 n 0000185963 00000 n 7.7 Caliber Japanese Rifle Receiver Markings 0000132746 00000 n 0000285540 00000 n 0000317700 00000 n 0000108805 00000 n However, this idea makes less sense than it initially appears to. Famously, the earliest M16s were issued without chrome-lined bores, which in the humid climate of Indochina caused undue problems with the design, and contributed to the poor reputation that would scar the AR-15 family for decades afterward, but earlier than that, US M1 Garand rifles rusted to ruin in the Pacific theater, too: Materials to clean and oil the small arms were much in demand. %PDF-1.6 %���� 0000370278 00000 n The long rifle was quickly dismissed as unnecessary (we will cover it in detail separately some day) and, much like the Kar98K, the Type 99 short rifle in a cavalry configuration became the standard rifle of the IJA. 810 0 obj <> endobj 0000123618 00000 n 0000094654 00000 n 0000179577 00000 n 0000109720 00000 n 0000208276 00000 n 0000207920 00000 n 0000196156 00000 n 0000190525 00000 n 0000205589 00000 n 0000097842 00000 n 0000271605 00000 n 0000365362 00000 n I just picked up a last ditch type 99. 0000146746 00000 n Customer Review ... World War Supply WW2 Japanese ARISAKA Type 99 Leather Sling with Unit Markings. 0000298661 00000 n 0000130912 00000 n The Japanese expected to fight in all conditions: In snow, on beaches, in saltwater spray, and in humid jungles. 0000120030 00000 n 0000356713 00000 n 0000294875 00000 n 0000184371 00000 n 0000026086 00000 n 0000123876 00000 n This essentially halted development of the project, and, with the exception of some testing in 1929, major progress would not again begin on a 7.7mm bore infantry rifle until 1938. Each time it rolled over a character was placed, in a circle, at the front of the serial to mark the change in series. 0000176132 00000 n Arisaka Type 99. These figures were provided by Don Voigt, author of the excellent book The Japanese Type 99 Arisaka. 0000149050 00000 n 0000334337 00000 n 0000197764 00000 n A chrome lined bore made for an incredibly strong, easily cleaned, fouling resistant barrel; perfect for island hopping and extended sojourns into wet jungle environments. 0000021184 00000 n 0000207516 00000 n 0000145595 00000 n 0000159414 00000 n 0000219218 00000 n 0000162398 00000 n 0000188708 00000 n 0000143762 00000 n The magazine floor plate was hinged to prevent its loss in the field. 0000318433 00000 n 0000114290 00000 n 0000094268 00000 n 0000379512 00000 n 0000338435 00000 n 0000322768 00000 n 0000208582 00000 n 0000103781 00000 n 0000195024 00000 n 0000160090 00000 n 0000377953 00000 n 0000157573 00000 n 0000345015 00000 n 0000096022 00000 n 0000327634 00000 n One of the most commonly known historic tidbits on the Type 99 is the Imperial chrysanthemum found atop the front receiver ring. 0000172716 00000 n 0000108348 00000 n 0000150431 00000 n 0000113160 00000 n 0000207112 00000 n Nicknamed “mums,” these marks designated the rifle as the personal property of the Emperor. 0000206859 00000 n For a time it was the standard rifle of the Japanese infantry. 0000114548 00000 n 0000173639 00000 n 0000200500 00000 n 0000335749 00000 n 0000206148 00000 n 0000186203 00000 n 0000359944 00000 n 0000307883 00000 n 0000259793 00000 n 0000199353 00000 n 0000021230 00000 n I have a 30-06 on hand and it appears to chamber correctly but there are no markings indicating it can shoot it so what should I do? $9.95 ea. 0000209670 00000 n 0000156874 00000 n The ejector now passed through the left bolt lug entirely. Overall, the Type 99 is an underrated and underappreciated rifle, which thanks to its sound design and chrome-lined bore is a strong contender for the title of “best bolt-action rifle of the war.” Paradoxically, the last-ditch late-war examples are also some of the worst bolt-actions of the war, and have contributed significantly to the rifle’s mediocre reputation among American milsurp enthusiasts. 0000148374 00000 n 0000296980 00000 n 0000370722 00000 n We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! 0000105151 00000 n 0000197069 00000 n The best way to render the weapons inoperable would have been to separate the bolts from the rifles, dumping the rifles in one pile, and the bolts in another. 0000101754 00000 n Finally, the Type 99 was one of the first rifles ever produced with a chrome-lined bore. 0000127722 00000 n 0000280717 00000 n 0000115204 00000 n 0000119314 00000 n 0000192986 00000 n The Type 99 underwent adjustments in fits and spurts, ultimately transforming one of the greatest bolt actions made into one of the worst. 0000106979 00000 n Best I can tell, it's a series 25, Kokura Arsenal. 0000206808 00000 n 0000313678 00000 n 0000209040 00000 n 0000205334 00000 n 0000180253 00000 n 0000310976 00000 n In that conflict, Japanese soldiers observed that the round-nosed 6.5mm ammunition then standard issue was giving lackluster terminal ballistics, especially at long ranges. 0000184130 00000 n 0000095110 00000 n 0000147928 00000 n 0000210277 00000 n 0000207011 00000 n 0000198677 00000 n 0000174303 00000 n For today’s Friday Field Strip, we’re looking at the Japanese Type 99, a rifle with more than meets the eye. 0000097191 00000 n The aircraft sights, too, are less ridiculous than they seem at first blush. 0000152530 00000 n It’s an early 1939 model in the long rifle configuration. 0000302235 00000 n 0000205436 00000 n This WWII era Japanese Type 99 rifle is a bolt-action rifle of the Arisaka design that was used by the Imperial Japanese Army. 0000328467 00000 n 0000172239 00000 n 0000106521 00000 n 0000290250 00000 n A “luxury model” Type 99, complete with dust cover, monopod, anti-aircraft sights, and an intact mon. 0000216286 00000 n 0000191167 00000 n 0000189140 00000 n 99. 0000206960 00000 n 0000173162 00000 n 0000024887 00000 n A chrome-lined bore is an almost invaluable feature in humid climates like the South Pacific, and its inclusion in the Type 99 greatly reduced the degree to which the rifles suffered from the wet and humidity. Anyone wishing to read the markings on their Type 99 should consult this page at oldmilitarymarkings.com. 0000117488 00000 n 0000297346 00000 n 0000098537 00000 n 0000118858 00000 n 0000287839 00000 n Most collectors to date have referred to this number method in terms of a “series” in which the first production run of 100,000 without a prefix are known as “Series 0.”  We found this to be a bit confusing but not entirely important to ‘correct’ because serial prefix production was not universally linear, with blocks of serials given to individual factories. 0000164227 00000 n 0000096716 00000 n 0000181621 00000 n 0000131170 00000 n 0000183931 00000 n 0000163311 00000 n 0000142622 00000 n 0000105607 00000 n 0000346698 00000 n 0000165400 00000 n A more plausible explanation for the absence of dust covers on rifles in circulation in the US was suggested by Othais of C&Rsenal: Most rifles with intact chrysanthemums have a mismatched bolt. 0000180704 00000 n 0000171089 00000 n 0000111090 00000 n 0000208836 00000 n 0000304079 00000 n 0000375691 00000 n It was known also as the Type 38 Year Meiji Carbine in Japan. 0000346452 00000 n So when a USGI wanted to take the rifle home, he grabbed a rifle, grabbed a bolt, and went. 0000116573 00000 n 0000206300 00000 n Cleaning and preserving (C&P) materials had been in short supply to begin with. $8.99: JAP38-1&2: Floorplate Hinge Pin, Japanese Arisaka Rifle. 0000171803 00000 n That, however, is beginning to change as appreciation grows for the fascinating and eminently collectible Type 99. 0000102196 00000 n 0000115462 00000 n 0000260147 00000 n The aircraft sights, too, are less ridiculous than they seem at first blush. 0000138244 00000 n 0000298851 00000 n 0000143298 00000 n 0000318847 00000 n 0000175673 00000 n By 1905, the Japanese had adopted a much more effective 139gr spitzer projectile for the 6.5mm cartridge, but the development of the 7.7mm continued; whether this was because it was perceived to give even greater effectiveness (by the 1930s, the Japanese were fighting Chinese opponents armed with Mausers in the larger German 7.9mm caliber) than the Type 38 spitzer round, or for some other reason is unknown to me. In this respect, the Type 99 was decidedly ahead of its time, and an ideal rifle for fighting in the jungles of Southeast Asia. 0000208174 00000 n 0000136873 00000 n Japanese Military Type 38 Arisaka Bolt Action Rifles: 1923 - 1940 Click Here To See: Close Up Image Of Rifle. 0000187798 00000 n Siamese Mauser Wrist Tang(Lower) The Japanese Chose The Smith & Wesson: Type 13 (Mukden Mauser )Bolt: Type 13 (Mukden Mauser) Bolt: $12.00. 0000148592 00000 n Matching numbers, intact mum, and no import marks. On most Type 99s, the mum has been defaced or ground off. 0000309531 00000 n 0000291386 00000 n 0000165141 00000 n Yes B. 0000179344 00000 n 0000096280 00000 n Both rifles were finished by the middle of 1939 but would not be approved until 1940, with short rifle production starting in 1941. 0000308356 00000 n 0000095805 00000 n 0000372655 00000 n 0000135958 00000 n 0000137330 00000 n 0000153191 00000 n 0000289641 00000 n 0000021138 00000 n By 3 December the shortage of gun oil, small individual containers for oil, brushes, cleaning rods, and other C&P items was serious enough to effect operations. 0000164009 00000 n 0000180963 00000 n 0000117032 00000 n The 7.7mm rifle round, however, was a distinct development, dating back to the Russo-Japanese War. 0000129094 00000 n 0000021092 00000 n 0000208633 00000 n 0000352591 00000 n 0000100121 00000 n Finally, the vast majority of earlier production rifles (before the dust covers were omitted from production for expediency reasons) appearing in photographs in the hands of Japanese troops retain their dust covers; evidently, Japanese soldiers did not so readily discard them. 0000316778 00000 n 0000154371 00000 n 0000144466 00000 n 0000180486 00000 n 0000258591 00000 n Current Stock: QTY. 0000172915 00000 n 0000098754 00000 n 0000154814 00000 n 0000257771 00000 n 0000182755 00000 n Type 99s were also made into sniper rifles, with the most common using nonadjustable mounts and nonadjustable 2.5x scopes. You are considering a vintage Japanese Arisaka Type 99 chambered for 7.7x58mm Arisaka. 0000200718 00000 n The rifles would soldier on other hands in later conflicts in the Pacific and Asia, but when the Japanese took up arms again in 1954 with the creation of the Self-Defense Force, it was not Type 99s that were issued, but surplus US M1 Garands. 0000104237 00000 n 0000114073 00000 n 0000155735 00000 n $18.00. The Type 99, commonly but somewhat erroneously called the “Arisaka”, is a rifle that was once widely known as a crude, last ditch weapon of the Japanese Empire, but which has since become well-respected among modern collectors and historians, with many even considering it to be the best bolt-action of the Second World War. 0000144684 00000 n 1600 0 obj <>stream Nathaniel is a history enthusiast and firearms hobbyist whose primary interest lies in military small arms technological developments beginning with the smokeless powder era. 0000266555 00000 n 0000373672 00000 n 0000296535 00000 n 0000170173 00000 n 0000168342 00000 n 0000193204 00000 n 0000292338 00000 n <]>> 0000169974 00000 n 0000210356 00000 n 0000162856 00000 n 0000276437 00000 n The Type 99 made use of the 7.7x58mm Arisaka cartridge of which five such rounds were fed into the system by way of an internal box magazine or "stripper clips". 0000127524 00000 n Unlike the previous models named after the Meiji year, this was named from the start of the entire imperial calendar, 660 BC, making 1939 year 2599. 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