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I picked up an interesting Type 99 that I would like to know more about. This particular rifle has a four digit serial number and Nagoya arsenal.

• Japanese Type 99 Rifle Value
• Japanese Arisaka Type 99 Rifle Serial Numbers

LSB#: 170503CM27

Make: Kokura Arsenal, Japan

Model: Type 99 Arisaka

Serial Number: 47884

Year of Manufacture: 1939 to 1943

Caliber: 7.7x58mm (7.7 Japanese)

Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine

Markings: There is no visible import mark. The top of the receiver is marked with the Imperial ownership seal, a “chrysanthemum”. It is also marked with three Japanese characters that translate to “99 Type”. The left side of the receiver is marked (from left to right) with the “22nd series” symbol, the serial number “47884”, the symbol for “Kokura Arsenal” and with 2 small Japanese marks. There is a line on the left of the barrel shank that matches a line on the receiver. The underside of the bolt handle, the underside of the bayonet lug, the firing pin, the inside of the safety and the rear of the dust cover are all marked “884”, the last three digits of the serial number. The rear of the bolt handle is marked with small Japanese stampings. The rear of the safety has decorative metal work on it. The bottom of the butt has 2 small Japanese stampings on it.

Japanese Type 99 Rifle Value

Barrel Length: Approximately 25 ½ Inches

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a dovetail set, inverted “V” post set between two protective ears. The rear sight ladder has a fixed aperture when down and a sliding aperture when flipped up. The ladder is marked from “3 – 15”. The sides fold out to be used as anti-aircraft sights. They are marked “2” in the middle and “3” on the ends. There are inverted “V” notches on each side of the AA sights.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a two piece hardwood with a pistol grip, finger grooves, metal nosecap, metal barrel band, two sling loops, through bolt and a metal buttplate. The barrel band has a monopod attached. The buttplate shows cleaned surface erosion & a brow patina. There is a small hole just ahead of the bottom metal and another drilled on the right side of the stock above the through bolt. The stock shows several scrapes, scratches and compression marks. Many are deep and have removed portions of surface wood. Most of these marks have been oiled over. The LOP measures 12 3/4 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is worn. There is no erosion.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its metal finish. The left rear of the receiver shows scrapes & thinning from the dust cover. The dust cover shows light surface erosion & discoloration. The receiver & barrel shank show a freckling of pin prick surface erosion. The barrel shows discoloration from oxidation and pin prick surface erosion. The bottom metal shows a brown patina. The screw heads show use. The markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The monopod locks into place properly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The rifle comes with an unmarked rubberized canvas sling. The sling shows soiling, fraying and the 3 sections of canvas are delaminating. It is in about Fair to Good condition.

Our Assessment: This 22nd series, Japanese Type 99 Arisaka was made by the Kokura Arsenal between 1939 and 1943. The rifle has matching numbers (including the dust cover) and an intact chrysanthemum. The markings are deep and the rifle comes with a rubberized canvas sling, monopod, antiaircraft sights & dustcover. These are uncommon items and together they are a rare find. Antiaircraft sights usually broke off in the field. Dust covers were either lost or thrown away. Most importantly, the chrysanthemums were systematically removed from surrendered Japanese rifles. Good luck.

CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This rifle is curio and relic eligible and can be transferred/sold in California.

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Japanese Arisaka Type 99 Rifle Serial Numbers

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