Japanese firearms

joe n

joe n

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Alot of k98 action around here lately, which is great. But would anyone like to show their Japanese firearms? I know there are some spectacular collections on this board. Here is my meagre contribution:)
My Nagoya 1st Series Type 99, matching throughout.
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And a couple pistols
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Thanks for looking, hopefully members will post what they have as well:)
 
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That is a very clean Type 99, did you go back in time to get it ? :D

I always found the Japanese pistols to be a little weird looks wise but I heard they can shoot just as well. Have you tried yours out ?

I also recognize the Nambu but what is the other one ?
 
Well Joe I cant come anywhere near your Japanese arms :p but here are a few that were used, and used hard by the looks of them.

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My first pistol was a Type 14, dated 16.10, serial 25.
Only have two Japanese rifles at present, a Special Naval Rifle, and a Type 18 Murata.
 
Thanks Gentlemen, I have only been collecting these over the last few years, and not seriously. It's a nice change from chasing the k98.
You guys have fantastic firearms! Thank you for showing!! Keep it up,
fugawi said:
Wow Joe, your Japanese rifles are amazing. When did you start collecting them?
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My Type 38. Wanna argue over whose is more beat up? :)

Just a conversation piece at this point it turns out.

$40 about 25 years ago. Sorry about the bad pics.

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The dust cover for the bolt is probably the most valuable part of the rifle.
 
Don't discount that Type 38 just because it has lots of character!
I love them this way!! Thanks for showing:)

Yogi05 said:
My Type 38. Wanna argue over whose is more beat up? :)

Just a conversation piece at this point it turns out.

$40 about 25 years ago. Sorry about the bad pics.

The dust cover for the bolt is probably the most valuable part of the rifle.
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Hey Yogi, I think that stock cartouche is indicative of a rifle that's been through the Chinese civil war. I have Chiang Kai Shek mauser similarly marked and similarly marred. If only it could speak, right? I also have a Arisaka on the way, but I won't get to see it as I'm living in Japan until next year. BTW, it is really hard to get any militaria here!
 
revilo said:
Hey Yogi, I think that stock cartouche is indicative of a rifle that's been through the Chinese civil war. I have Chiang Kai Shek mauser similarly marked and similarly marred. If only it could speak, right? I also have a Arisaka on the way, but I won't get to see it as I'm living in Japan until next year. BTW, it is really hard to get any militaria here!
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Do you know something about that marking? I've never been able to find out anything about it. I tried years ago to bring it out. Paper with carbon pencil etc. Could never get it to show.

I bought it when I was 20 because it was a WWII relic and $40. The shells cost that much even then.

I recently found out it is shot out. Tiriaq was in on that thread too and gave me some (turns out) accurate info. Thanks T.

I am reluctant to sell it or part it out mostly because of it's character.

Yeah, the stories it could tell.

Thanks Joe as well for the comments.
 
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Here's my model 99. It was sporterized many years ago and last year I bought a new barrel band and milled and installed a handguard and stained it. Now it looks pretty much like it was originally. Never will be like an original , but best I could do. Shoots decent.
 
Nice job guys!! Have never come across a Type 44 before either! And Amber that is a nice recovery job!
 
Nabs said:
That is a very clean Type 99, did you go back in time to get it ? :D

I always found the Japanese pistols to be a little weird looks wise but I heard they can shoot just as well. Have you tried yours out ?

I also recognize the Nambu but what is the other one ?
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The Nambu, is that the pistol with the transfer bar running down the side? So it will go 'bang' if pressed?
 
I find it fascinating that some Japanese rifles were later used by Finnish forces during their Civil War and after that during Estonia's War of Independence. I'd love to find a Finnish or Estonian marked Japanese rifle or carbine.
 
joe n said:
The Type 94, yes it is. Or so I've heard...never tried it and don't have ammo for it anyway:)
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I have never seen one myself, so I don't know from personal experence. BUT I have read that that can happen, so if you get the ammo for it, be carefull!!!
 
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