GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
EARLY MANUFACTURED JAPANESE TYPE 99 MACHINE GUN WITH SCOPE (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).JAPANESETYPE 9900027.7MODERN; NFACal. 7.7. 21-3/4" bbl. This interesting Japanese Type 99 LMG was registered by Stars & Bars military antiques with their SN 0002 and is so marked with their name, city and state on the bottom of the receiver. This receiver retains its orig Japanese markings indicating it was made by Hitachi in February 1942. Bbl matches receiver SN as does ejection and magazine covers. Bolt and ejector do not match receiver SN. Wooden stock with monopod is a replacement from another orig gun has hand inscribed Japanese design on left side. Flash hider, dust cover for charging handle and buffer latch retention spring and poppet not present. Rubber eye cup for scope also not present (they almost never are). None of this effects serviceability of the gun. Included in this lot is an orig 2.5X Fuji scope and one adapted MG-13 magazine. Orig early style headspace washer affixed to receiver normally with two screws, in this case only one screw present. Current NFA registration form mistakenly lists this as Model "M 97" which can be requested correction upon transfer. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This gun is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4. Although fully transferable, it is not Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine as refinished, with some areas of pitting visible under the refinish, more noticeably on frame and socket of lower assembly. Mechanics are fine. Charging handle has a couple of noticeable dings on rear side. Buffer has a 1/2"l x 1/8" dent visible when viewed from the rear. Buffer spring is very strong. Optic has a slight visual blemish but still is serviceable. Exterior of the optic is in very good condition with handling marks. Wooden stock slightly loose in socket. Bore is fine with shiny lands, dark in the grooves. Wood has been lightly sanded and refinished with some small dings, chips and handling marks. Consignor states this is a good running machine gun and has included video links demonstrating this. Gun was formerly on display at the Stars & Bars Mlitary Antiques Museum and is quite a fine and interesting example of the improved Japanese LMG of WWII. 52756-1 JWK165 (8,000-10,000)