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WWII JAPANESE TYPE 99 BOLT ACTION MILITARY RIFLE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 550.00 USD
WWII JAPANESE TYPE 99 BOLT ACTION MILITARY RIFLE

WITH INTACT MUM. Cal. 7.7 Japanese. S# 78618. Bbl. 25 1/2". S#’s match on receiver, bolt & bayonet lug. Receiver marked on left side w/ interlocking circles of Kokura Arsenal. Receiver ring marked on top w/ intact mum & Type 99 Japanese characters. Ladder aperture rear sight w/ AA wings graduated to 1500m. Inverted V front sight w/ protective ears. 24" Cleaning rod is present. 3 Screw upper band. Monopod is present, but appears to be replacement. Dbl. strap lower band. Oval bolt knob. Notched checkered safety knob. Correct dust cover. Hardwood stock set w/ full length handguard. Sm. recoil bolt. 2 screw sling swivel. Cup type buttplate. Original rubberized canvas sling w/ faded Japanese characters in white on inside. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 15 5/8" fullered blade bayonet w/ curved quillon & smooth hardwood grips. Bayonet is marked on right ricasso w/ Japanese markings of Toyada Jidoshoki Seisakusho. Steel scabbard w/ black finish. Bayonet has been sharpened but retains lg. degree of original finish. Wood grips have light wear & handling marks. Scabbard has thinning finish & notable dent in left lower end. CONDITION: stock set has moderate wear, dents & scratches throughout w/ added finish. Metal has 85% original blue finish w/ thinning & light wear. Very good shiny bore. (22-131/RW). CURIO. $400-550.