Arisaka Type 99, Kokura Series 24

[CanadianAR]

Just received this one, late 1944 Type 99 made by Kokura arsenal. The beginning of the major cuts to the type 99 design. No AA sights, last series i believe for flip up sight. No cleaning rod provision, no sight ears, chatter on the wrist, crude welded cocking piece, no dust cover, monopod, etc. Untouched gun, original finish, matching numbers in all the right places (receiver, bayo lug, bolt, cocking piece and firing pin), and the cherry on top, a perfect mum.

 

[gewehr76]

Beautiful piece of history as always. Thank you for showing Andrew.

 

[ricohman]

I find these rifles very interesting.
Thanks for the pics!

 

[Kevt28]

So, how much you want for it?

 

[donor]

Very nice.About stock-to my untrained eye this stock looks like it was machined out,cuts made for metal parts and that's it.Nothing else,not even sanding was done.what kind of finish did they use on those stock?

I always wanted to shoot one of Arisakas,hopefully it will show up in my club one day.

 

[In The Black]

Ah, it's beautiful. I'm envious, I've been looking for one.

 

[Aniest]

Not knowing these rifles, please forgive my ignorance: did putting the sling attachment so close to the intentional "split" in the stock (yes, I know it was made that way because of a lack of lumber the right size and to save production costs and time) cause any issues? Is it only attached by wood screws?

Thank you.

 

[Eaglelord17]

Very nice example of a Late Type 99. Thanks for sharing

 

[CanadianAR]

I don’t know if putting the sling swivel over the crack was good or bad, I’d think good as it’s a mechanical connection between the two pieces?

The stock finish is Urushiol. An oil derived from poison ivy type plants. Apparently back in the day sanding it was hazardous.

 

[Coffice]

I don’t know if putting the sling swivel over the crack was good or bad, I’d think good as it’s a mechanical connection between the two pieces?

The stock finish is Urushiol. An oil derived from poison ivy type plants. Apparently back in the day sanding it was hazardous.

Fascinating! A beautiful piece, I'm hoping to add a 99 or a 38 to my own collection as well. I have access to all of the ammo new from factory at my lgs so I am very lucky.

 

[Saskgeol]

That chatter or stippling on the wrist. I don't know if I have ever seen that on a Type 99. Was it possibly added by the rifle user or Bubba later on. Did the Japanese do engraving or checking on any rifle stock?

 

[CanadianAR]

That chatter or stippling on the wrist. I don't know if I have ever seen that on a Type 99. Was it possibly added by the rifle user or Bubba later on. Did the Japanese do engraving or checking on any rifle stock?

99% of the guns in Canada that should have had this are sanded, so it’s gone. This is a late war feature.

 

[CanadianAR]

That chatter or stippling on the wrist. I don't know if I have ever seen that on a Type 99. Was it possibly added by the rifle user or Bubba later on. Did the Japanese do engraving or checking on any rifle stock?

German rifles have the same thing late in the war. They are the raw pantograph marks from the stock duplicator.

 

[jbmauser]

Stunning untouched example Andrew! Very few like that in Canada.

There's nothing quite like the chatter on late war Arisaka's!

 

[Snowballs]

That's a beauty. Congrats on acquiring it for your collection.

 

[Pblatzz]

Very Nice, looks like the screws are not buggered too. To many people think it's ok to disassemble these rifles. The screws are staked in and show it when moved.

 

[Coffice]

Very Nice, looks like the screws are not buggered too. To many people think it's ok to disassemble these rifles. The screws are staked in and show it when moved.

What do you mean in terms of "okay" to disassemble? Are you saying that the weapons shouldn't be taken apart under any circumstances? Not trying to be crass just wanting to learn more.

 

[CanadianAR]

What do you mean in terms of "okay" to disassemble? Are you saying that the weapons shouldn't be taken apart under any circumstances? Not trying to be crass just wanting to learn more.

The Japanese staked the screws when manufactured. They punched the surrounding metal to interfere with the screws so they were “locked” Turning them damages and forever unlocks them. This one has been apart in my opinion, but another I have is still staked. Staked is preferred by collectors.

 

[Eaglelord17]

That also being said, the major disadvantage to do with it being staked is you don't actually know what condition it is in under the stock. When originally manufactured I sincerely doubt the Japanese expected them to be staked in place for over 70 years. There can be active rust eating away at it which unless you do that expensive act of taking it apart you are unsure of. Much like how there have been cases of rifles coming out of the cosmoline with rust in some spots, if firearms aren't periodically checked issues can develop.

One of those weird quirks to collecting, which is that what might actually be best for the firearm is avoided to preserve originality.

 

[Coffice]

The Japanese staked the screws when manufactured. They punched the surrounding metal to interfere with the screws so they were “locked” Turning them damages and forever unlocks them. This one has been apart in my opinion, but another I have is still staked. Staked is preferred by collectors.

Fascinating, is this a late war thing or done during the entire run of the rifle's life? That us a very interesting aspect to Arisakas I was not aware of!