June 25-28, 2018 Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/28/2018
Lot contains Japanese type 99 "last ditch" rifle and a Japanese type 99 rifle. (A) Arisaka type 99 last "ditch rifle" in 7.7 mm Jap, manufactured by the Nagoya Arsenal. Rifle is in fair uncleaned condition with 60% of the original finish remaining, and areas of freckling on the trigger guard assembly. Condition would improve with cleaning. Bore is very good, and late rough stock is good condition, with a number of dings, scattered light marks and damage to the rear of the trigger guard assembly. Late war wooden butt plate is present. Receiver and bolt are matching. Bolt has the correct late war handle. Mum is intact. (B) Arisaka type 99 rifle manufactured by Kokura Arsenal in 7.7mm. Rifle is in good condition with approximately 50% of the original finish, with most of the wear on the trigger guard assembly. Bore is fair, stock is very good with scattered dings and marks. Rear sight has anti-aircraft arms.
Manufacturer
Nagoya Arsenal; Kokura Arsenal
Serial Number
92070; 77234