Name this rifle!

[PALADIN85020]

OK, you WWII buffs! Name this rifle! It was manufactured in 1940, and way ahead of its time, it featured a chrome-plated bore and bolt face. In tests following WWII, the NRA and P.O. Ackley said it and its predecessor had the strongest actions of any bolt actions of the war. Who can name it?

 

[Milton]

Arisaka Type 99

 

[snakeman32]

Japanese Arisaka Type 99 Rifle. Manufactured 1939 to 1945 in the Tokyo and Nagoya Arsenals, Japan.

Barrel Length: 31.4 in
Overall Length: 50 in
Weight: 9.1 lbs
Rifling:
Action: Bolt Action
Caliber: 7.7x58mm Japanese Arisaka
Capacity: 5 rds



snakeman

 

[USAF385]

Name this rifle....

How about.. "Ted"

 

[PALADIN85020]

Milton and Snakeman: Correctomundo! This one was produced at Nagoya Arsenal, Honshu, Japan. Once considered "cheap Japanese junk rifles", the earlier ones made from 1939 through mid-1943 were in fact pretty good battle rifles. This is in 7.7mm caliber and is capable of 1.5" groups at 100 yards. Interestingly, the cartridge is nothing more than a rimless .303 British. Most can be found with excellent bores due to the chrome plating. The rifling lands and grooves have rounded edges for increased velocity and ease of cleaning. These features were ahead of their time.

 

[Spotteddog]

Well Duh?
I tried to reply, but when I posted "Arisaka" it said I didn't have enough characters? I am well aware of my being character challenged Lee, you needn't remind me.

 

[Milton]

Tough,dependable,accurate rifles but the action is to me rough in bolt movement.I also find the stock to be a little short for my frame.The T-99;s and T-38's are enjoyable military rifles to "play with".They are NOT the junk many think them to be,I even like the odd safety for a bolt action battle rifle.

 

[s&wchad]

It might be strong, but they sure are ugly and the safety's horrible! I see yours has the folding arms to lead aircraft, but where's the dust cover and monopod?



That looks like a nice example, hopefully it's not ground. While it is a historic military piece, I'd much rather be armed with an M1 rifle or an 03A3.

 

[digi-shots]

I feel pretty good... I mentally answered Arisaka in maybe 4 or 5 seconds!

Mum or no mum?

 

[Hot Toddy]

Hey folks!
Here is a quick story for you all.
When I had my FFL and was dealing regularly, a recently widowed sister of the wonderful lady who kept my kids at the time had one of these with the original bayonett and scabbard. It was her husbands who brought it back over from Japan serving there in WWII. She asked if I would sell these for her and take out my commision..
I was contacted by a individual over the net who was interested. I sent the gun and accessories through another FFl for his inspection. He told me that the gun was average and he would give my $75 for the gun, however he really wanted the bayonett and would give $200 for it alone. I explained the sitiuation at hand with him over the phone. Needless to say he agreed to $300 for all of it.
After discussing the situation with the widow I finally talked her into my commision. Her specialty of "White trash cookie". Gram crakers with homemade iceing between them. Thats better than any money I could think of.
The best part of this story is everybody came out ahead. Now every time I see one of these rifles it brings back a great memory!
Take care and God Bless..HT

 

[gizamo]

HotToddy,

I like posts like the one you just shared with us. I read that and just smiled for awhile...


giz

 

[PALADIN85020]

S&WChad:

The dust cover and the monopod are missing; I understand that most Japanese soldiers removed them. The dust cover rattled, and the monopod was useless. I do have an original bayonet for it, however. Those worked pretty well, except when up against someone with an M1, TSMG or BAR.

The rear sight does have the AA "wings". I understand that didn't work out too well, either....

 

[Gutpile Charlie]

I have both an Arisaka T38 and T99. I think they are "interesting" rifles. They are better than most people give them credit.

To me, they are just a neat piece of history that no WWII military arms collection is not complete without.

 

[jimmyj]

Name This Rifle

Hi:
Fond memories. My first centerfire rifle was a 7.7mm Arisaka Type 99.
I was 13 years old and riding my bike (red American Flyere ) down a paved alley. Observed a Rifle Butt sticking out of a garbage can. I went to the front door of the house and asked the Lady if I could have it. She said "Yes". A friend's Father used GI .30/06 cases to load ammo for it where everyone could "Shoot" it.
This was in 1950. Anyone guess how this would play out today?
Jimmy

 

[Beauetienne]

I have both an Arisaka T38 and T99. I think they are "interesting" rifles. They are better than most people give them credit.

To me, they are just a neat piece of history that no WWII military arms collection is not complete without.

My feelings exactly (interesting). I do like mums.