Asian rifle

[jamesg35]

Anyone familiar with this rifle and have and info on quality and value.
i dont know anything about this rifle, my cousin has a friend who
grandfather left him the rifle and he wants to sell it.

Thanks James

Added new pic of side with build info.

[Honeydos]

Looks like an Ariska.

http://www.surplusrifle.com/arisaka/index.asp

[CSACANNONEER]

Start here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arisaka
I bought a type 99 for $100 from another calgunner.

[WeekendWarrior]

Arisaka with no mum

[berg]

Wow that's a really nice looking Japanese Arisaka. Nice to see one not bubba'd.

[saki302]

Definitely a Type 99 Arisaka.

The finish looks suspiciously like a reblue to me though- it looks almost like parkerizing or matte blue, which was not used in Japan.

I'd pay $100 if I needed another (I don't!)!

-Dave

[CrippledPidgeon]

That would be a not-late model Arisaka type-99 with the mum ground off. Other things that are immediately obvious is that the dust cover and wire monopod were removed, and the rear sight is missing the bars for the "anti-aircraft" sights. However it does still have the cleaning rod. If you can get a good photo of the left side of the receiver with the serial number and all the other stampings, then I can get you much more detailed information.

[Noonanda]

That would be a not-late model Arisaka type-99 with the mum ground off. Other things that are immediately obvious is that the dust cover and wire monopod were removed, and the rear sight is missing the bars for the "anti-aircraft" sights. However it does still have the cleaning rod. If you can get a good photo of the left side of the receiver with the serial number and all the other stampings, then I can get you much more detailed information.

Depending on the series would define if it is a tranistional Type 99 or if it had the AA wings and monopod removed. as you said it does depend on the markings on the left side of the reciever

[jigenax]

So where is the rifle located? Is it in Colton? I'm in the SFV and interested in it.

[jamesg35]

more pics

Here are some more pics i will try to get some side pics tomorrow.

[slomofo]

Looks like a mauser action... definitely a Type 99.

[destro360]

wth hell is he selling grandpas rifle? damn.... i hope when i pass on belongings they dont just get sold off

[sd1023x]

No Chrysanthemum?

[KaLiFORNIA]

Wow, your friend should REALLY keep that rifle... My whole collection started with a mosin M44 that was handed down. He WILL regret it. Have respect....

[CGK60]

Definitely a Type 99.