Twin Type-99 Arisakas. Only 27 Units Apart

[martin08]

Not sure of the odds. These two sixth-series Nagoya Arsenal Type-99 short rifles were side by side on a table last weekend in the Augusta, ME show. Only twenty-seven production numbers separate them.

$350 for the pair didn't seem to hurt much.


This one was born first...

And later, the very same day...

...twin Type-99's were delivered.

 

[PatMcD]

They look awful nice. I think you got a pretty good deal.

 

[chris_1001]

If you ever want to sell one, let me know... I'm on the look out!!!

And great score!!!!

 

[camojunky]

Wow very nice rifles. I'm sure you would never separate them (and i wouldn't either), are the mums intact?

 

[martin08]

Thanks, all. Yeah, they'll probably always stay together.

According to the seller, who is a collector and not a shop owner, these guns sat in a barn for the better part of 50 years. Not hard to believe, as they were covered in a bright orange finish. I don't often clean up guns, but I needed some oil and a hard bristled toothbrush just to see what I had.

Unfortunately, the Mums have both been peened, possibly by the same blunt chisel or punch. One much worse than the other.

The first one in the OP is not matched, and has seen some handling, for sure. The second one is matched, and appears unissued.

Some more pics of the nice one...

 

[mac1911]

I love my 99s and they shoot very well. I like the sights. Nice little score.

 

[majspud]

In pics 1 and 2, what is that feature in front of the extractor collar on the bolts?

T

 

[martin08]

In pics 1 and 2, what is that feature in front of the extractor collar on the bolts?

T

If I understand what you are asking, I believe you are referring to the bolt-stop lug, which prevents the bolt from being removed from the rear, unless the bolt release is pulled.

 

[majspud]

Never seen a Jap bolt pulled back; German stop lug is on the left.
T

 

[WWII_Collector]

Beautiful find my friend, I would not have walked away from that offer either... Great price too! I have only shot my arisaka once because I just can't seem to find any darned ammo for it, 7.7 is so hard to find!

I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoy mine!