Arisaka Type 99 Long Toyo 7.7 Jap AA Sights Monopod Bolt Action Rifle C&R
SOLD FOR: $1000
LSB#: 210918MW68
Make: The Hiroshima Plant of Toyo Kogyo (Toyo Manufacturing). Subcontractor for the Kokura Arsenal.
Model: Type 99 Long Arisaka
Serial Number: 23336
Year of Manufacture: 1938-1939
Caliber: 7.7x58mm (7.7 Jap)
Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine
Markings: There is no visible import mark. The top of the receiver is marked with a “chrysanthemum” (the Imperial ownership seal) and with three Japanese characters that translate to “99 Type”. The left side of the receiver is marked (from left to right) with a small Japanese character, the “35th” series symbol, the serial number, and with the 2 symbols for the Hiroshima Plant of Toyo Kogyo. There is a line on the left of the barrel shank that matches a line on the receiver. The bottom of the bolt handle and the extractor are marked with faded stampings. The rear of the safety has decorative metal work on it. The bottom of the butt & grip are each marked with a small Japanese character. The rear of the sight ladder is marked with small Japanese characters. The rear of the dust cover is marked with a number that does not correlate to the serial number.
For more information on the markings see pages 210 – 215 of Joe Puleo’s book, Bolt Action Military Rifles of the World.
Barrel Length: Approximately 31 Inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an inverted “V” post set between two protective ears. The rear sight ladder has a fixed aperture when down and a sliding aperture when flipped up. The ladder is marked from “3 – 17”. The wings fold out to be used as anti-aircraft sights. Each wing is marked “1 2 3”. There are “V” notches on each side of the AA sight wings.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The two piece hardwood stock has a pistol grip, finger grooves, nosecap with bayonet lug, hole for the included cleaning rod, barrel band with monopod attached, sling loop under the butt, through bolt, and a metal buttplate. The buttplate & stock hardware show scrapes, small scratches and discoloration from oxidation. The stock hardware has been coated in lacquer. Much of the lacquer coating has been lost. There are small drain holes located just ahead of the bottom metal and on the right side of the stock above the through bolt. The right side of the stock shows a repair to the grip and around the finger grooves. Filled & repaired cracks are visible in and around the finger groove as well as on the grip. The stock shows numerous scrapes, scratches and compression marks. Many have damaged or removed portions of surface wood. Most of these marks have been finished over. The LOP measures 13 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Good to Very Good overall condition as refurbished.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The lands are bright. The muzzle and grooves are semi bright. The polygonal rifling is well defined. There is fouling and some intermittent light erosion in the grooves.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains approximately 90% of its metal finish. Areas of the metal have been treated with cold blue. The metal shows scrapes, small scratches and areas of light surface erosion. The bottom metal also shows some thinning. The screw heads show heavy use. The markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The safety functions. The safety and firing pin will not separate. The edge of the firing pin’s retaining stud is bent slightly upward, preventing disassembly.
The action functions otherwise. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The rifle comes with a dust cover that shows scrapes, light surface erosion, and a brown patina. It is in about Good condition. The rifle has an unmarked leather sling attached. It shows scrapes, creasing, discoloration and some fraying. It is in about Very Good condition.
Our Assessment: This early Japanese Type 99 Long Arisaka was made by the Hiroshima Plant of Toyo Kogyo (Toyo Manufacturing) sometime in 1938 or 1939. Type 99 Long Rifles were quickly replaced by the Type 99 Short which, of course, had a shorter barrel & overall length. Toyo Manufacturing was a subcontractor for the Kokura Arsenal during WWII. This Arisaka has a full chrysanthemum, monopod, Type 99 Long Anti Aircraft Sights, and a dust cover. Good luck.