GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
WORLD WAR II JAPANESE TYPE 99 MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).JAPANESETYPE 9991517.7 JAPMODERN; NFA; C&RCal. 7.7 JAP. 21-3/4" bbl. Manufactured by Hitachi in 1943, November. This specimen includes mono-pod, orig 2-1/2" power scope, bayonet, and orig web and leather sling. Bbl is numbered 9763 and dated 1943, December and also manufactured by Hitachi. White sight post insert not present in rear of front sight. Gas regulator and bi-pod match SN. Bolt and piston match SN as does ejection port cover. This Type 99 incorporates all improved features before shortages abbreviated construction procedures. Gas regulator is flash chromed as is bore of bbl. Marked on left side of receiver "JPL T AZ8565", this indicates that this weapon was once the property of Dolf Goldsmith, and subsequently in the possession of Pat Tomlinson who are noted firearms enthusiasts. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance near excellent as refinished with some marks and light pitting in places visible under bluing. Wood has typical chips, scratches and handling marks, but is still absolutely strong and serviceable. 2.5 x 13 scope is numbered to gun 9235 and rubber eye cup is not present but optics are clear. There is some slight loss of enamel paint at 2:00 quadrant of forward edge incidental to a ding but it is still completely serviceable. Orig sling is present although leather to rear of buckle is becoming frayed and quite soft. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. It is highly unusual to find these guns with orig slings intact. This is a fine specimen. 49651-5 JWK50 (8,000-12,000)