December 16, 17, & 18, 2025 Firearms & Militaria
Lot #1088:
ORIGINAL JAPANESE TYPE 99 MACHINE GUN MAGAZINE.
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/16/2025
30-round magazine for 7.7x58mm Japanese ammunition. These magazines are scarce relative to the number of guns that were brought back by returning U.S servicemen. The policy of the U.S. Navy transporting returning occupation of Japan G.I.'s was that magazines were not allowed to be brought onboard ships. This was a safety measure to prevent accidental discharges by "war trophies" being brought home by returning servicemen. This makes these magazines highly sought after items today. CONDITION: Extremely fine original finish and serial numbered (indiscernible first digit) followed by "816" on back spine. JWK 2025-12-199.