Japanese Deactivated Type 99 Arisaka Rifle

The Type 99 was introduced in 1939 and had a unusual feature of a monopod and a folding bars on the rear sight to act as anti-aircraft sight. This example is a Battlefield capture as the Emperors emblem in the form of a chrysanthemum is intact. making this example quite rare as the majority of existing Arisaka rifles tend to the chrysanthemum grounded off, which was a face-saving gesture when Japan surrendered in August 1945. The woodwork has suffered with some damage, and has had what appears to be battlefield repairs. The monopod and folding bars on the rear sight are missing The factory markings identifies the manufacturer as Toyo Kogyo and the serial number dates the manufacturer between 1939 to 1945. This example is deactivated to the current EU specification and will not cock or dry fire. U.K. Sales Only.

Code: 69481