Japanese Arisaka T99 Nagoya Arsenal

[Sampachi]

I tend to stick just to the C&R section, but I'm glad I came over here.

I'd leave it as is. The front site has been altered and who knows what else. Make sure it was rechambered to .30-06, which was commonly done. The restoration price on this would be quite a lot and in the end, it still wouldn't be considered matching/correct.
These were made in series and if you post a picture of the markings in front of the serial number, we could figure out the series. The series mark would look like a circle with a Japanese character inside it. If there is no mark like that, then you have one from the very beginning of production.

[mosinnagantm9130]

If you intend on shooting it, have a gunsmith check the caliber. It may still be 7.7, or it could be a myriad of other calibers.

[MmmSti]

I appreciate the feedback guys.

I really have zero intentions on shooting it.

I did notice the front sight had been modified. The only thing I would do would be put an original stock on. Not worried about matching.

More just a conversation piece. I know it really has no value, but it is history behind it. If only it could talk. It does have a character prior to the serial. I will post a photo.



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[kenl]

Nice receiver, it would be great if you can get it back into its original wood and hardware. Do you have capture papers for it? The 7.7 jap is roughly equivalent to the .303 brit. Fun to shoot.

Ditto about having the sword checked out. Just saw a show on the Military Channel (or whatever they call themselves now) about lost Japanese treasure swords. If you have one of those, it could be worth $$$$$$

[brettkeating]

This rifle would probably be a lot of fun to shoot. Arisaka rifles are known for their durability and is likely safe to shoot, but definitely ensure the chambering. 7.7x58 ammo is dang near impossible to find, but the components and reloading data are quite easy... you can get purpose-made brass for it at a reasonable price, the bullets are the same as .303 British and other similar calibers, and there is reloading data for it in the Hornady manual and on the Accurate website.

I also have one with an intact mum that I got from my father-in-law, who was a Pearl Harbor Survivor and veteran of three wars. It isn't sporterized at all. Only problem with it, was that it was missing the safety knob so I had to get an after-market replacement for the rifle to function. It is also missing the monopod, dust cover and the "ears" on the anti-air sight, but those were typically removed by soldiers anyway and doesn't much impact the value of the rifle. It does have the original muzzle cover, cleaning rod and bayonet though, which can be rare.

Unfortunately these aren't all that valuable... you can get non-sporterized Arisakas on gun broker for sub-$500 all day long.

But what you might find interesting is that I loved shooting this rifle so much, that I actually purchased an inexpensive sporterized one to put a scope on . So now I have two. Just need to identify the scope mounts

[Sampachi]

I appreciate the feedback guys.

I really have zero intentions on shooting it.

I did notice the front sight had been modified. The only thing I would do would be put an original stock on. Not worried about matching.

More just a conversation piece. I know it really has no value, but it is history behind it. If only it could talk. It does have a character prior to the serial. I will post a photo.

Okay, if you want to restore it to "almost original configuration", you will have to remove that front sight. From what I can tell, there would be no possible way to put on the front band and upper handguard with it in place.

You could look for a mismatched and ground rifle to scavenge parts from or you could get it part by part of flea-bay. Speaking of eBay, there is an early style Nagoya stock on there right now with front and mid bands at a fair price. Shouldn't be too hard to find.

If you can post a pick of the series mark, I could narrow down what parts you'd need to complete it.

IMHO, it looks like it was sporterized nicely. I would keep it like that, but that's just me.

[Cato]

It sucks that it was sporterized. It's cool that the mum is still intact. Maybe you can pick up a stock for it.

[09cs]

Awesome man! Great piece to pass down in the family! Definitely get the sword checked out!

[Rod79]

I have a T99 as well, still chambered in 7.7, & I'd have to agree with brettkeatting, these are just awesome to shoot! It's a great little piece of history, & that much better that it's been in your family all these years. Nice rifle, enjoy OP

[MmmSti]

Here is the pre serial character. uploadfromtaptalk1396817109197.jpg

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[MmmSti]

I tend to stick just to the C&R section, but I'm glad I came over here.

I'd leave it as is. The front site has been altered and who knows what else. Make sure it was rechambered to .30-06, which was commonly done. The restoration price on this would be quite a lot and in the end, it still wouldn't be considered matching/correct.
These were made in series and if you post a picture of the markings in front of the serial number, we could figure out the series. The series mark would look like a circle with a Japanese character inside it. If there is no mark like that, then you have one from the very beginning of production.

Posted photo of the pre serial character.

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[Sampachi]

Katakana "ha", so 3rd Series rifle. Estimated production date is Sept. 1942 to Jan. 1943 according to Don Voigt's book on the Type 99.