Japanese type 38 and type 99 arisaka rifles youtube. Ww2 japanese army nambu type 14 holster with shoulder strap. It is a simple reliable rifle that has little recoiland fires a 9 grain 6. If there are any just curious,and thinking whether i should switch rifles. Up for bid is an original, complete, and completely matching bolt group for a japanese arisaka type 99 rifle. No comment on fps but if so its probably 400 fps plus. The arisaka rifle was the official service bolt action rifle for the imperial japanese armed forces from 1897 to 1945. New listing japanese arisaka type 99 or 38 muzzle cover. However, any one who tells you that arisaka s are junk, doesnt know schmidt from shinola. So, i am building a type 38, starting from a barreled receiver. Im wondering if i should just leave it in 300 savage or ream to 308 win. Arisaka rifle internet movie firearms database guns in. Oct 12, 2016 wwii japanese type 99 arisaka rifle w mummatchin. Ive just started getting my wwii firearms collection going and have a type 38 arisaka and type 99 arisaka last ditch that i absolutely love.
Scope mount ideas for an arisaka 99 discussion in rifles started by stx kid, jun 5, 2012. This misnomer was begun when american servicemen, many of whom could not read or speak japanese. And while one would think that all guns from any arsenal, being of same design, would have interchangeable parts. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Japanese arisaka type 99 rifle bolt complete and all. The bolt and all the components bolt handle stem, extractor, safety knob, and firing pin are all marked with the number 247. The type 38 will be the example that i usehere because it is what i have to take pictures of the type 38 was the mainbattle rifle issued by the japanese army at the outbreak of u. After a short period of testing using modified type 38 rifles and ironing out of teething issues, the type 99 was born.
His widow has a japanese type 99 rifle i am interested in buying. Hello there, ive been trying to find the twist rate of a type 38 japanese arisaka. Scope mount ideas for an arisaka 99 texas gun talk the. Dont underestimate wwii, japanese arisaka type 99 cmp. Type 99 arisaka just bought a type 99 arisaka and its been rechambered in 300 savage. However, having learned the hard way that many of these rifles have been converted and not marked as such, i challenged the store owner to try to chamber an empty 3006 case. Cant wait to see what other awesome firearms you show next. As best i can tell it is a matching 6th series nagoya with intact mum, and aircraft sights, no dust cover.
Japanese type 38 and type 99 arisaka rifles duration. The japanese arisaka type 38 and 99 rifles are among the best bolt. The japanese arisaka type 38 and 99 rifles are among the best bolt action rifles fielded during wwii. Here is a comparison shot of the type 38 infantry rifle and type 99 short rifle together, with a metre stick one metre 39 inches below for scale. Nov 29, 2016 it is definitely old news that the type 99 arisaka is my favorite wwii rifle bar none. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Little rust on the exterior of the rifle but bore appears to be tomato stakish, but i havent run a patch down it. Jap type 38 vs type 99 gun and game the friendliest. My uncle, who was a navy officer in world war ii, brought home a number of souvenirs, among which was an arisaka type 99 7. The main difference on telling the difference in the type 38 and type 99 is the rear sight. The type 99 japanese rifle was adopted in 1939 originally as a cavalry rifle. However, having learned the hard way that many of these rifles have been converted and not marked as such, i challenged the store owner to try to chamber an empty.
What i find interesting is that so many people consider them to be of low quality or to be. First introduced in 1939, the weapon replaced the 6. I would say its as strong as any mauser action, which is extremely strong. Now for the questions 1 to the right of the arsenal mark there appears to be 2 small marks. Hello friends,can anyone tell me the differences between type 38 arisaka rifle and type 99. The standard cartridge for the type 38 became the 6.
The calipers on the sides are to determine the speed of the targeted aircraft. This misnomer was begun when american servicemen, many of whom could not read or speak japanese, did some stupid things when occupying postwar japan. Arisaka type 99 short rifle with a 26 barrel,and chrome lined bore, very clean, with sharp rifling and grooves with mild roughness. To gain the superior hitting power of the larger 7. I am new to this forum and relatively new to collecting military surplus fire arms. The rifle was stamped on the receiver with a 16 petal chrysanthemum which was the symbol of the japanese emperor. Type 99 arisaka sniper rifles video forgotten weapons. Thus, the type 38 rifle was designed in the 38th year of the reign of emperor meiji which would have been 1905.
The type 38 rifle, sanhachishiki hoheiju was a boltaction rifle that supplemented the type 99 japanese standard infantry rifle during the second world war. The bolt of the t38 is an absolute gem of simplicity. Oct 16, 20 firstly, the type 38 and type 99 are cockonclose, so the actions will be smoother and faster than the cockonopen m1903a1. The japanese t99 arisaka was mfg at several different arsenals in japan plus one in korea. Outside of sweet spot ranges, only headshots will one shot kill or if the enemy is fairly wounded. Evidence that the great pacific garbage patch is rapidly.
Arisaka type 38 bolt question rifles forum numrich. I need help with this so im going to the best source the gun community. The first model of the arisaka rifle was designed by colonel nariakira arisaka in 1897. As can be seen, the type 38 infantry rifle is quite a bit longer than the type 99 short rifle. Restored an old type 99 arisaka, is it safe to shoot. I recently purchased a type 99 arisaka which from what i can tell is a toyo kogyo mid war type 99. I have not stayed very current with rifle prices as the market has fluctuated so much in the past. A japanese arisaka type 38 in the condition you describe, but with the mum intact, 31 barrel, non matching numbers, 6. The type 99s kick is also onpar with that of the 03.
Buoyant debris was classified into material type plastic, glass, paraffin. I may have the opprotunity, to purchase one of the italianmade arisaka s, for cheap. New listing original japanese type 99 arisaka trigger guard, floor plate, magazine box, tang. Type 38 rifle from wikipedia, the free encyclopedia the type 38 rifle arisaka was a boltaction rifle. The stock has the standard complement of dings, scratches, and character gouges you would expect to find on a common condition arisaka. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. The ensuing action ejected a spent cartridge from the chamber and introduced a fresh cartridge in turn. There is an inset on the origins of the type 38 and it contains this note. The imperial japanese army ija developed the type 99 based on the type 38 rifle but. Its supposedly the strongest action used in wwii, though i would take that with some salt. Value of arisaka type 99 and 38 i have a rifle collection, and plan on selling a couple of them to get some extra cash to invest into the house. Has no mum, common for this model type 99, sn37009 made at the tokyo arsenal. Up for auction is a ww 2 japanese arisaka infantry rifle, type 99, in remarkable condition.
The flipup antiaircraft rear sights of a type 99 rifle. The bolt and its components are in beautiful condition. The design was adopted by the imperial japanese army in 1905 the 38th year of the meiji period, hence type 38 and served from then until the end of 1945. Dec 26, 20 my uncle, who was a navy officer in world war ii, brought home a number of souvenirs, among which was an arisaka type 99 7. Original japanese arisaka type 38 and t99 rifle parts, the barrel i think is a type 38, t are 2 t99 floor plates, 1 t38 floor plate, 1 t38 trigger and sear. As you seem very knowlagable in this matter i was wondering if you can help me. I know i can probably do the old cleaning rodcount the turns trick, but i typically get erroneous results.
May 24, 2016 i need help with this so im going to the best source the gun community. For a time it was the standard rifle of the japanese infantry. Type 38 is a bit lighter and more stable, but the type 99 has a wee bit more stopping power. My type 38 is level 29 while my type 99 is level 12. Also anyone recommend a bullet weight and load faster i leave in 300 savage 05022017, 10. Samples collected before 1999 were compared against the gpgp position. However, any one who tells you that arisakas are junk, doesnt know schmidt from shinola. My gut feeling would be to agree with jim as it would be much easier to make the type 99 into a 30 caliber rifle than the type 38, although the 7. Firstly, the type 38 and type 99 are cockonclose, so the actions will be smoother and faster than the cockonopen m1903a1. Late war a comparison let me start this little edjumacation by stating it clearly. In 1914, approximately 150,000 arisaka type 30 and type 38 rifles and carbines were sold to british forces mainly to the royal navy, where they were used for training. I am not trying to achieve perfect historical accuracy, but rather, to own and shoot an accurate, wellfunctioning, type 38, with an intact mum which. Well arisaka 38 has nicer iron sights in my opinion and is a bit longer i think, so its better for stabbing or long range shots due to iron sights but arisaka 99 has a. Lost or discarded fishing nets known as ghostnets are of particular concern.
Ackley tested all the various military rifles from that era and concluded that the type 99 action was the strongest of the lot. The first mark to the right of the serial is the symbol of the mfg plant, tokyo, the second is an inspection proof. One thought though is that japan is probably their primary target market and if so jun 16, 2016 the japanese arisaka type 38 and 99 rifles are among the best bolt action rifles fielded during wwii. At low level the 97 is pretty much a bandageconsumption mechanism rather than a powerful gun.
There are five major variants the type 30, 35, 38, 44, and the 99. During the second sinojapanese war in the 1930s, the japanese soon found that the 7. The patrol variant, added in the weapon crate update on may 7 2018. The most common of the arisaka rifles are the type 38 and type 99. And differences often appear, especially in stock set swaps. Well arisaka 38 has nicer iron sights in my opinion and is a bit longer i think, so its better for stabbing or long range shots due to iron sights but arisaka 99 has a monopod on lvl50 which helps with stabilizing the rifle. Jan, 2008 a japanese arisaka type 38 in the condition you describe, but with the mum intact, 31 barrel, non matching numbers, 6. Arisaka stock the firearms forum the buying, selling. The type 99 s kick is also onpar with that of the 03. Stock has numerous wartime dings, and dents each tell a story. The arisaka is the toughest milsurp infantry rifle action ever made. The history of the rifle, as it has come down, is that this rifle was a gi bringback fr. Let me start this little edjumacation by stating it clearly.
Dont underestimate wwii, japanese arisaka type 99 cmp forums. The arisaka rifles were designated with the year of the current emperors reign. Arisaka type 38 vs arisaka type 99 vs springfield m1903a1. Can i just drop the japanese barrel and receiver into the italian stock, and use its bolt.
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