December 13-15, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2022
Lot consists of (A) Series 25 Type 99 "Last Ditch" bolt action rifle manufactured at the Kokura arsenal. Left side of receiver bears the series symbol followed by the serial number and Kokura arsenal insignia. Chrysanthemum has been ground. Metal components are blued, while the 2-piece stock and upper handguard are comprised of solid wood. "Last Ditch" features include a fixed rear sight, unprotected front inverted "V" front sight, with wood buttplate. Receiver and front barrel band are matching. Bolt assembly does not match, but matches itself. CONDITION: Metal components retain large amounts of their arsenal blue finish, exhibiting some areas of wear through to gray and brown patinas. Bright bore, retaining strong rifling throughout. Stock shows scattered dings and handling marks, but is otherwise fine. (B) Series 8 Type 99 "Last Ditch" bolt action rifle manufactured at the Nagoya arsenal. Left side of receiver bears the series symbol followed by the serial number and Nagoya arsenal insignia. Chrysanthemum has been ground. Metal components are blued; the 2-piece stock and upper handguard are comprised of solid wood. "Last Ditch" features include a fixed rear sight, unprotected front inverted "V" front sight, with wood buttplate. Matching numbers are present on the receiver, bolt body, and extractor. CONDITION: Metal components exhibit wear overall showing through to brown patina. Bright bore, with good rifling throughout. Stock shows some scattered dings and nicks, but is otherwise fine. From the Personal Collection of Esteemed Firearms Researcher and Collector Edwin F. Libby.
Caliber/Bore
(Both) 7.7x58mm Arisaka
Manufacturer
(A) Kokura (B) Nagoya
Serial Number
(A) 39108 (B) 10989