Exceptional example of an early First Series 7.7mm Arisaka rifle from 1941! Principal markings include: Chrysanthemum (Imperial Japanese Army property mark); “10937” (serial number); character shachi or “kissing dolphins” (manufacturer: Nagoya Arsenal, Torimatsu Factory); characters Shiki & 99 (model: Type 99); Iroha Kana character for 1 (production series 1). The condition is exceptional with 98% of blue remaining and complete with dust cover, anti-aircraft sight, and monopod! The rifle is fully functioning and the bore is exceptional. All the serial numbers match INCLUDING THE DUST COVER! The stock is also very nice with just a couple of dings/handling marks. The Type 99 rifle was adopted in 1939 and entered service in 1941; this example, made by the Torimatsu Factory of Nagoya Arsenal, is one of the first ones received by the Japanese Army in 1941. The Torimatsu Factory made approximately 50,000 Type 99 rifles in 1941; based on the production series and serial number, this Type 99 was made in October 1941. Comes with original muzzle cover.

Very early Type 99 rifles in this condition rarely come on the market. Excellent opportunity to own a collector grade Japanese World War II rifle made shortly after it was introduced – and before the manufacturing quality declined! [sk]

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