Japanese Milsurp Thread

[JubbeiSamuro]

CanadianAR thank you! So you have three T99s? That's rad!
I'm just hoping for one sample for each rifle, but it's got to be the very best!
Now looking for my all matching early war Arisaka Type 38 with mum, if there is any!

Want to share some of my IJN militaria too.
My Imperial Japanese Seaman uniform and cap.
Uniform belonged to a friend in Japan. His grandfather was in the IJN.
Missing the trousers as he said bugs got to it first. Oh well would've loved to have them complete.
Made late war, dated 昭和十九年 (Showa Year 19 or 1944).
Still have the white and blue cloth on the back too, which is worth a lot on its own apparently.

Front


Tag inside uniform


Back


Tag inside cloth

 

[JubbeiSamuro]

Here's the cap, bought from a seller in Japan on my visit.
Also made in 1944.

Front of cap


Tag inside cap


Anyone else here collect Japanese militaria too? Would love to see yours!

 

[badomen]

My Imperial Japanese Seaman uniform and cap.
Uniform belonged to a friend in Japan. His grandfather was in the IJN.

Super cool, and in such nice condition too. I'm sure mr. Hashimoto would be happy to see that someone took such nice care of his uniform.

 

[JubbeiSamuro]

Super cool, and in such nice condition too. I'm sure mr. Hashimoto would be happy to see that someone took such nice care of his uniform.

Thank you, I'm surprised of the condition too. I bought the uniform from his family, I hope you're right!

Got the Imperial Japanese Navy Seamen canteen during my visit too.

Front


Back

 

[JubbeiSamuro]

Hi fine peoples, hope you all had a great week! 78 years ago today (August 7th 1942) was the start of the Guadalcanal Campaign.
Here I want to share a genuine early war made of silk Imperial Japanese Army rising sun flag. Enjoy!




Canteen put for scale


In memory and respect for all casualties of the war.

 

[JubbeiSamuro]

Just got this book in hand from Amazon. The book was released a little more than a week ago (Dec 31 2020) and I actually know the author personally. The book is about the Rikusentai (roughly SNLF or IJN Marines). A definite buy for WWII Japanese buffs as this book contains TONS of never-before-seen photos from the author's own collection. A good read if you want to learn more about the subject. Sorry about the photos don't know why CGN likes to tilt my photos.

 

[ArtyMan]

There are some amazing rifles and artefacts in this thread! Keep it coming! I’ve had a few Type 38s and a Type 99 with a Chrysanthemum that I sold foolishly years ago. Now I need a No4 Mk1 and a Type 38 or 99 to finish my WW2 rifle collection

 

[Mean Steak]

This thread delivers! Some really amazing Japanese rifles for sure! Thank you for sharing guys.
I’m really jealous and want a Arisaka type 38 really bad LoL

 

[Mean Steak]

So I just bought an Arisaka type 99! It’s missing the dust cover and mono pod but it has the MUM intact!
Paid a pretty penny for it but it is what it is... got to pay to play I suppose LoL
I’ll post some pictures of it when it arrives. Super excited and I can’t wait!

 

[ArtyMan]

Congrats!

 

[Old Ranger]

I bought a 99 for what I thought was a reasonable price about 10 yrs ago in a local GS. I would call it a shooter not a collector rifle. No dust cover, no monopod, mum ground and missing wings on rear site. On the positive side- early war time production (if I figured it out correctly) metal (including bore) and wood in very good condition. Made up cases from 30-06 (if i remember correctly) and put a couple hundred cast bullets through it. Nice rifle to handle and shoot. (I was pleasantly surprised.) Once this Covid thing winds down I think another range session should be in it's future.

 

[QM 8687]

15 yrs ago had 4original stock sets with bands Type 38 and 99 for sale here and elsewhere. No one wanted them. Sent them to US collector. + dozen handguards, silk flag, impossible to find sling;same story.
1 set Type 44 with bayo,bands, tguard all in near mint cond actually sold to an Epps worker for 160.
So what do you think of that?

 

[JubbeiSamuro]

Sneak preview of my imminent arrival purchase. Was expecting her today but well it's Canada Post so one day delay.
Hoping to show her because 117 years ago today happened the Russo-Japanese War.
It was the first time Japan won a decisive victory against a European great power.

Japanese entering Seoul on their way to battle 1904



Battle of Shaho 1904



This is my Arisaka Type 30 "Hook Safety" Rifle (before being shipped to me) used during the above said war.
All matching serial and assembly numbers with intact mum. No import mark or capture (triangle) stamp on top of receiver.
Low serial number, made in between 1899-1900. No refinish or refurbish.



Will have more photos when I receive her tomorrow. Cheers!

 

[Mr. Dynamite]

 

[JubbeiSamuro]

Canada Post, I should've known... Wait at home all day today for the knock that never came. Checked tracking and, of course, left a note without a knock or ring.



Now I had to wait for them to drop it off at the nearest post office and then drive to retrieve it myself.

In the meantime Mr. Dynamite please tell me what the two carbines are?! Type 38 Carbine or Type 44 Cavalry Rifle?!
They look goooood!

 

[pcvando]

Nice rifles everyone

I haven't posted anything Japanese in a while, so here are my two Murata Type 22 rifles. In excellent condition, totally un-messed with.

Top rifle is a Type 1, and bottom is a Type 2 variant. Pictured with the respective Type 1 and Type 2 bayonets, with their original frogs and scabbards. I have the original slings too, but they are off the rifles for safe keeping. The Type 1 rifle saw use with a training school. Both came back as souvenirs in 1945 with US soldiers as war trophies.

These were the Empire of Japan's first smokeless powder rifle, adopted in Meiji year 22 (the year 1889). They are tube fed repeating bolt action rifles, and saw service from 1889 onward, well through WW1. Some photos exist of these rifles in rear line roles as late as 1945. (Nearly everything usable was called up in desperation late in the war).

I reload for them, and yes I do shoot them! I had a custom die set made. Caliber is 8x53mmR... not exactly something you find at Cabella's Haha!

Some photos of mine:

Some photos of them in use:

 

[Mr. Dynamite]

Those are two beautiful rifles! We’re the bayonets found with the rifles, or did you have to track down the correct ones afterwards?

And for the carbines, there is both of them, got one and had to get the other! Upper is Type 38, bottom is the Type 44 just with the bayo folded out.

 

[Jim Barnaby]

Canada Post, I should've known... Wait at home all day today for the knock that never came. Checked tracking and, of course, left a note without a knock or ring.

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Now I had to wait for them to drop it off at the nearest post office and then drive to retrieve it myself.

In the meantime Mr. Dynamite please tell me what the two carbines are?! Type 38 Carbine or Type 44 Cavalry Rifle?!
They look goooood!

Canada Post is doing this with anything requiring a signature. It's very annoying.

 

[pcvando]

Those are two beautiful rifles! We’re the bayonets found with the rifles, or did you have to track down the correct ones afterwards?

And for the carbines, there is both of them, got one and had to get the other! Upper is Type 38, bottom is the Type 44 just with the bayo folded out.

The bayonets were found separately, and were a nightmare to find. They are among the rarest of Japanese bayonets to find in original complete configuration, as many were lost, damaged, destroyed or converted to trainers.

They are as valuable as the rifles, but well worth it.

 

[Phat Eagle]

Teri is based in Alberta and has a world-class collection. Her website is here: https://www.nambuworld.com/jhg.htm