Scarce Japanese Arisaka T.99 Cavalry Short Rifle (Nagoya)
Caliber: 7.7 x 58, semi-rimmed
Price: $450
Inventory # ari_0073
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce
cavalry model Arisaka T. 99 short rifle. The rifle was manufactured
by Nagoya Arsenal with no series mark. The rifle has
the enlarged rear sling swivel for the cavalry issue. This
is an early production T.99 rifle with the anti-aircraft rear
sight wing and the monopod removed. Matching serial numbers on
the receiver and nosecap. The bolt displays a mismatched serial
number. No numbers are stamped on other parts of the rifle.
The Japanese royal chrysanthemum on the receiver was polished
off (please, see pictures). Complete with original cleaning rod.
The receiver dust cover is missing. Correct, cupped-edge steel
buttplate and adjustable peep rear sight calibrated from 300
meters to 1500 meters. Inverted "V" front sight with
side guards. Plum shaped bolt handle knob. Two piece stock with
a correct, long type handguard. Barrel length: 25.5 inch. Overall
length: 44.25 inch. CONDITION: Fine, with 85% of original
blue finish still on metal. Some blue is turning to brownish
color. Occasional light patina. The buttplate shows scattered
brown patina. The stock is in original finish with usual handling
marks and light dings. No cracks in the wood. Excellent
bore with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. Mechanically,
the rifle is in fine condition. All the markings on the metal
are clearly visible. All the internal parts of the rifle are
in fine condition with no obvious wear. No import markings. Scarce
cavalry model Arisaka T.99 short rifle. Serial# 190XX. |
Scarce Korean Made Arisaka T.99 Short Rifle (Jinsen, 40 Series)
Caliber: 7.7 x 58, semi-rimmed
Price: $350
Inventory # ari_0051
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Korean made
Arisaka T. 99 short rifle made during the World War Two for the
Japanese army. The rifle was manufactured by Jinsen Arsenal,
Inchon, Korea (40 series). Jinsen arsenal mark, a
"Star" is stamped just behind the serial number.
The only serial number is stamped on the left side of receiver.
The bolt displays only a one digit assembly number. No other
numbers are stamped on any parts of the rifle. Ground
royal chrysanthemum on the receiver (please, see pictures). No
provision for the cleaning rod. The receiver dust cover is missing.
Very crude late war machining and finish. Correct, wooden buttplate
and fixed rear sight. Inverted "V" front sight without
guards. Cylindrical bolt handle knob. Two piece stock with a
correct, short type handguard. Barrel length: 25.5 inch. Overall
length: 44.25 inch. CONDITION: Fine+, with 96% of original
blue finish on the metal. The stock is in original finish
with some handling marks, dings and scratches. No cracks
in the wood. Fine bore with strong rifling. Strong action.
Mechanically, the rifle is in fine condition. All the markings
on the metal are clearly visible, except for a removed mum. All
the internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition with no
obvious wear. No import markings. Scarce Korean made, late
production Arisaka T.99 short rifle. Serial# 40-592XX. |
