Japanese rifle,bringback info appreciated

**Toecutter** · 01-31-2018, 02:28 AM

This is a pretty decent looking rifle,stock has some useage dings,metal is real nice ,no rust,mum is all there.The bolt matches except extractor but looks original to rifle.Bore looks nice.

**Tank Destroyer** · 01-31-2018, 02:47 AM

You have a beautiful type 99 rifle and one to be proud of. The rifle was made by the Kokura Arsenal but I am having trouble making out the series marking. The marking is the symbol before the serial number.
Marty

**Tank Destroyer** · 01-31-2018, 02:57 AM

I would like to see a better picture of the serial number and If there is another symbol beside the arsenal mark, because if there is it would be a different arsenal and not Kokura.

**Toecutter** · 01-31-2018, 03:05 AM

Thank you!Not sure where that is,here is a pic of serial numbers markings.

**Tank Destroyer** · 01-31-2018, 03:17 AM

The rifle is a series 20 which I believe and someone will correct me if I am wrong would put the rifle in the 1939-1940 range. The rifle was made by the Kokura Arsenal. You did very well!!!!!
Marty

**Neil Hever** · 01-31-2018, 03:27 AM

Very nice indeed. You will note the barrel band seems to have the insert points for the monopod. Early production rifles had the monopod. Later, they were dropped but I think the hardware was still used. Good to see the Imperial seal still intact. More experienced collector's should chime in. NH

**Toecutter** · 02-02-2018, 12:47 AM

Thanks!The info I found about this series 20 rifle is,the extractor no. is just an assembly no. and should not match ser. no.,so this is a correct matching rifle.Good news,I thought it looked original to the piece.

**mauser9** · 02-02-2018, 01:22 AM

Very nice as usual Toecutter! You certainly know what to look for. Am a bit familiar with the Type 99 as my friend bought one back in 1972 for $25! Guess the prices have increased quite a bit since then. LOL We fired a box of 7.7 Normas through it. Quite a thrill indeed.