Offered for sale is a compelling piece of World War II Pacific Theater history: an Arisaka Type 99 chambered in 7.7x58mm. Manufactured by the Kokura Arsenal, this rifle boasts several highly desirable features that are often missing from standard surplus bring-backs, including the original folding Anti-Aircraft (AA) rear sight wings and an accompanying Type 30 bayonet with its metal scabbard. While the Imperial Chrysanthemum ("mum") has been ground off—a standard post-surrender protocol mandated before these rifles were distributed to returning GIs—this rifle remains a highly authentic, feature-rich representation of Japanese military engineering.
 
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Kokura Arsenal (Identified by the stacked cannonball stamp)
Model: Type 99
Caliber: 7.7x58mm Arisaka
Action: Bolt-Action
Barrel Length: 31.4 inches
Overall Length: 50 inches
Capacity: 5-Round internal box magazine
Serial Number: 41366
 
Features & Configuration:
Anti-Aircraft Sights: Features the complete, original rear sight assembly including the deployable caliper-style anti-aircraft wings, a feature often broken or stripped from late-war production models.
Type 30 Bayonet: Includes an authentic Japanese Type 30 bayonet featuring a hooked quillon, blued fullered blade, and its original metal scabbard. The ricasso bears distinct arsenal manufacturing marks.
Hardware: Retains the early/mid-war style finely knurled "plum" safety knob on the bolt, front sight protective ears, and a cleaning rod.
Receiver Markings: The Imperial Chrysanthemum has been ground, but the serial number and Kokura Arsenal stamps remain deep and clearly legible.
 
Condition Report:
Metal Finish: The original military bluing has transitioned to a natural, honest patina. It exhibits standard field wear, light surface oxidation, and handling marks consistent with a World War II combat rifle.
Wood Furniture: The traditional two-piece spliced wood stock is fully intact. It displays the typical heavy dings, compressions, and scratches associated with theater use, but appears free of catastrophic structural cracking.
Mechanics & Bore: The bolt action cycles smoothly and the safety mechanism is fully operational.
 
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