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4. 7.7 Jap Rifle Serial Numbers 222

SOLD FOR: $3,874
Make: Nagoya Arsenal, Japan
Model: Type II “Paratrooper” (Based on the Arisaka Type 99)
Serial Number: 4528
Year of Manufacture: 1942 – 1944
Caliber: 7.7X58mm (7.7 Jap)
Action Type: Bolt Action with Internal Magazine
Markings: There is no visible import mark. The top of the receiver is marked with the Imperial Chrysanthemum and with two Japanese characters for “Type II”. The left side of the receiver is marked with the serial number “4528”, the assembly number “197” and the Japanese symbol for the Nagoya Arsenal. The left side of the barrel next to the receiver, both halves of the metal joining area and the takedown knob on the right are all marked with the matching assembly number “197”. The rear underside of the barrel, the underside of the bayonet lug, bottom of the bolt handle, rear of the extractor, underside of the safety knob, the firing pin and the rear of the dust cover are all marked “528”, the last three digits of the serial number. There is decorative metalwork on the safety knob. The bottom of the butt is marked with a Nagoya Arsenal stamping. There are small unknown marks on the top of the bolt release lever, top of the cleaning rod, rear of the safety and on the left side of the receiver.
Barrel Length: Approximately 25 ½”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an inverted “V” post set between two protective ears. The rear sight is an aperture assembly that flips up to become a sliding sight elevator marked from “3-15”. The sides fold out to be used as anti-aircraft sights. They are marked “2” in the middle and “3” on the ends. There is an inverted “V” notch below the “2” on each side.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The three piece stock has a pistol grip, finger grooves, metal cleaning rod, nose cap with bayonet lug, barrel band with sling loop, metal buttplate, and a sling loop on the left of the butt with a finger groove above it. There is a metal joining mechanism below the receiver and barrel shank. It wraps around the stock and has a “D” ring takedown knob on the right side. There are scrapes, scratches and compression marks throughout. There is a small hole drilled into the wood in front of the bottom metal. There are deep compression marks and scratches under the receiver on the left. The LOP measures 12 ¾” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is worn. There is no erosion.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. The joining metal shows wear and scratches. The dust cover and top of the receiver show light scrapes and scratches. The barrel shows scratches on the front. The buttplate is worn and scratched. The nose cap, front sight band and bottom of the magazine show wear and light scratches. The screw heads show use. The markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle.
Box, Paperwork& Accessories: None
Our Assessment: This Japanese Type II Paratrooper is a takedown rifle made during WWII. Luckily this one still has its Imperial Chrysanthemum and lots of matching numbers. This rifle looks great with deep crisp markings. This one has a cleaning rod, intact anti-aircraft sights and a dust cover that is marked with a matching number. To take the rifle apart you turn the takedown knob counter clockwise and pull out the retainer; then pull the rifle apart. For more information on these rifles as well as photos of another Type II Paratrooper in two pieces please see: http://members.shaw.ca/nambuworld/type2paratrooppix.htm . From www.surplusrifle.com: “Many of chrysanthemum markings were ground off the rifles by surrendering Japanese troops because it was considered a disgrace to hand over a rifle was considered the property of the Emperor. An unconfirmed tale has it that General Douglas MacArthur at war’s end also ordered the chrysanthemum markings removed from scores of captured Japanese rifles as part of the process of de-deifying the Emperor.”

Model 30 rifles & carbines and Naval Model 35 rifles have bolts that were originally stamped with the weapon’s assembly number represented by a single Japanese character followed by up to three Arabic numbers. No examples have surfaced which were overhauled and bolts matched by the last three digits of the serial number as is the typical. SERIAL NUMBER: 49305 DESIGN: This Japanese Type 99 WWII infantry rifle has a 26' barrel and is chambered for the 7.7 Jap round. Manufactured at Nagoya arsenal. The bolt does not match the receiver and the mum has been completely ground off. Flip-up ear sight without wings. Steel butt plate. Cleaning rod and monopod missing. Initially, Japanese industry was incapable of producing a weapon that could withstand the shock of firing the heavier 7.7mm round; however, after several different design trials the Army adopted both a new 7.7mm cartridge and a rifle that had a more forceful recoil but was as efficient with its cartridges as the rifles fired by Chinese forces. /crysis-3-dx9-patch-download.html.

The long rifles were made in 1939. All the Japanese rifles, both type 38s and 99s were made in 'series.' The serial number of any Japanese rifle will never be more than 99,999, because they changed the series number signified by the kana or alphabet figure in front of the number and started over at '1'. Therefore yours at 86000 is late series 30. Arisaka Type 99 Serial Number Dates tlniurl.com/1lufsr. WW2 Japanese Nagoya Type 99 Arisaka Rifle in 7.7 Jap. All-Matching First Transitional Rifle. SOLD Description: This is a very nice all-original World War 2 Nagoya Arsenal Type 99 Arisaka rifle in 7.7 Jap fresh 'out of the woodwork'. It is a very attractive rifle with a solid original stock set, despite the ground Mum. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424.

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Invoices will be sent at close of auction noting purchase price of all lots won, buyer's premium and any applicable taxes and fees. To establish a tax free sale, a copy of a valid reseller's permit or license must be provided. Any purchaser claiming an exemption who is unable to provide proof will be required to pay the tax and seek a refund from the state of Pennsylvania. Generally all items shipped out of state are sales tax free sales. Buyers are responsible for compliance with the laws of the state in which they reside.
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PURCHASES OVER $2,500:
Any domestic purchase with invoice amount exceeding $2,500 requires a wire transfer of funds.
Cordier Auctions provides shipping for firearms and ammo (except NRR firearms). The cost is: Long guns: $50 for first long gun; $25 for each additional long gun won. Handguns: $65 for first handgun; $35 for each additional handgun won. Ammunition $40 per lot. Shipping for all non-firearm items and NRR firearms is the responsibility of the buyer. Cordier Auctions will assist the buyer in arranging shipping through our preferred shipper. Please contact them directly for pre-auction shipping estimates. Be sure to include the lot number(s) and your shipping address. Shipping is subject to any restrictions of the purchaser's country.

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All purchases are subject to 6% Pennsylvania state sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Pennsylvania sales tax exemption number. Exemption numbers from other states are accepted if presented with a business card or letterhead.