This 99 would be added to that collection, which would leave a German 98k, a Mosin (Id take a finn), and a Carcano still to be acquired. So far we have a good SA M1 Garand made late January '45 (newer serials were found on Iwo Jima, and Okinawa) and the '43 ROF(F) No.4 Mk.I. My dad and I are trying to get 1 shooter rifle from each of the major WWII powers. I don't generally sell guns, unless they're of Russian manufacture, and don't have any safe queens, so this 99 would be one of those shooters that my dad and I can take out whenever we find 7.7. So, without boring you guys with sentimentals My grandfather was a tinkering man, and since he's been done, I've been taking his old pieces that he wanted to complete, or ones he messed with, and have been finishing them for him. If you're looking for something to shoot I'd just leave it alone and enjoy it as-is.Īfter all is said and done though, it's like the Graveyard Cars guys where all that's left of the original car is the VIN tag Replacing/restoring all the parts will have you upside down very quickly and it still won't be "correct". If all that's desired is a nice Type 99 (either shooter or collector) you'd be better off to just buy one. I can't remember for sure but I believe the barrel is numbered to the receiver via assembly number.Īs a wise collector recently told me, for the Japanese rifles collectors would rather see all-matching parts than an intact mum. It's all about the numbers - if the parts all match or not.įrankly if it isn't matching it's not worth the effort and expense other than for sentimental reasons. That however negates the cost of a replacement barrel if your lucky enough to come across a decent parts rifle. Alot of Jap rifles had the firing pin tip snapped off intentionally to prevent use and are often found like that.
If you decide to source another barrel just make sure all the trappings are there.The index mark is visible, the front site post is mounted as well as the rear sight collar and the bore is satisfactory with the chamber in its original condition.įrom a shooter perspective right now, the money in 99's is in the bolt internals and rear safety apparatus. What would be the deciding factor for me is if the intended restoration candidate is a last ditch type or not and the presence or lack there of the rest of the parts which could be handily found on the right donor rifle. They are also indexed at the bottom of the chamber reinforce/receiver ring, have right hand threads but will not swap with a type 38 barrel because of a different thread pitch and shank extension. Type 99 parts such as barrels are readily available and can be found on ebay and other online resources.ĩ9 barrels may or not be chrome lined depending on manufacture, they range from crudely done last ditch with rudimentary sights to finely blued chrome lined examples with a well crafted rear sight and a pinned/pressed on front sight post with protective ears guarding the blade. As already pointed out, value will suffer dramatically but it seems as if the goal is to restore the rifle to its original state.
#Type 99 arisaka barrel band install#
I can replace the stock and small stuff like that, but I cant do anything until the barreled action is restored.ġ - Are there any MD local gunsmiths that can remove the barrel from the action, and install a new old stock barrel?Ģ - What recommendations do you guys and gals have for C&R parts dealers? I primarily use Īny gunsmith with the right tools can swap a type 99 barrel. The receiver and bolt are both in good condition, but the barrel was chopped, and a new front sight post added. I inherited an Arisaka Type 99, with intact chrysanthemum stamp. The gun looks great, and now I want to work on another one of my Grandfather's guns. New (old) front sight hood, and front band with stacking swivel. The stock was manufactured at the same ROF factory, a month prior to the receiver/bolt/barrel. I recently "restored" a sporterized No.4 MK.I Enfield, by replacing the sporterized stock, and happened to get lucky to get a New Old Stock complete with mummy wrap, tag, and cosmoline.