Early WWII Kokura Arisaka Type 99 Japanese Military Rifle, 708, FB01818

Description

Synopsis:

Attractive, original, and matching Japanese Type 99, made by Kokura, with scarcer concentric circle receiver marking, complete with Type 30 bayonet made by National Denki under Kokura supervision.

Description:

Standard configuration early-WWII production Japanese Type 99. The chrysanthemum not present on the receiver, instead, a pair of concentric circles, along with the Kana markings for the Type 99. The left side of receiver is stamped with the symbol for the Kokura Arsenal followed by the serial number “708”. It is fitted with its original matching bolt assembly numbered on the underside “708” with a matching extractor, firing pin, and safety. It has the standard front and rear sights with anti-aircraft wings. It is fitted with its original hardwood stock with finger grooves on the sides and handguard with unnumbered barrel bands. The underside of the stock, below trigger guard, has one Kokura Arsenal inspection mark. Fitted with a cupped sheet metal buttplate. Missing wire monopod. Complete with Type 30 bayonet with straight quillion and blued blade made by National Denki under Kokura supervision.

Condition:

VG original condition Type 99 Arisaka rifle retaining the majority of its original blue, with just the lightest frosting over the rear barrel/top of receiver. Comparable or better condition trigger guard/floorplate. Stock with most original finish, mild oil discoloration with scattered handling marks and bruises. No cracks. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Correct manual mechanics. Comparable condition bayonet. A very nice, all original, and relatively high condition Type 99 with the unusual concentric circles receiver marking, the bayonet a nice bonus!