Japanese Type 99 (Model 1939) Bolt Action, Repeating Rifle, Serial Number 99788, Caliber 7.7 mm - Mayo Auction & Realty
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Japanese Type 99 (Model 1939) Bolt Action, Repeating Rifle, Serial Number 99788, Caliber 7.7 mm

Japanese Type 99 (Model 1939) Bolt Action, Repeating Rifle, Serial Number 99788, Caliber 7.7 mm

Lot Number:39
Completed
Start Time:2/20/2015 5:00:00 PM
End Time:3/11/2015 1:23:00 AM
Bid Count:1
High bidder:3044
Starting Bid:$10.00
Bid Increment:$1.00
Current Bid:$108.00
Bidding complete
Technical Description: Japanese Type 99 (Model 1939) bolt action, repeating rifle, serial number 99788, caliber 7.7 mm. Standard military configuration short rifle with correct sling. The blued barrel is 25.8 inches in length. The front sight is an inverted V with sight protectors. The rear sight is a folding leaf aperture sight graduated to 1500 meters. Attached to the elevation slide on the rear sight leaf are two arms which may be unfolded downward on each side to a horizontal position. These sighting arms are used for taking leads when firing at aircraft. The receiver ring is marked on top with the royal CHRYSANTHEMUM and Japanese characters. The left receiver wall is marked 99788. The bright finished bolt with this rifle will not close in the breech. Apparently not the correct bolt for this model. The bolt is marked 872 on the handle root. The underside of the bayonet lug is marked 788. Most likely  manufactured early in WWII as it has the monopod block on the barrel band. The monopod is missing. The mahogany stock is unmarked. The sling is a tan canvas material with a brass buckle.
Wirehooks secure the sling to the sling swivels on the left side of the rifle. The chrome plated bore is excellent. The barrel has the original brown plastic muzzle protector. Historical Significance: Adopted in 1939, the Type 99 (1939) 7.7 mm is an improved and simplified variation of the Type 38 (1905) rifle. It was issued in long and short versions. It began to replace the Type 38 as the basic Japanese infantry weapon, in some battle areas, beginning in 1942. It is five inches shorter and fires a larger caliber, more powerful cartridge than the Type 38, but otherwise it is identical in  construction. Like the older model, it is fitted to take the Japanese service bayonet. All parts not subject to stress, such as the floor plate, butt plate, bolt cover, swivels bands, and follower, are
metal stampings. The bolt action is exactly the same, but not as smooth in operation, as on the 6.5 mm Type 38 rifle.
No donations for this lot

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