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"New" Arisaka T99?
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Tom, T99 production started in 39 but did not get going till 40 and the 99 longs were the first made along with the 99 shorts. It did not take long to realize that the short rifle was much better for the troops. They had already shortened a lot of T38 to 25" barrels so they had some experience with shorter rifles. riceone
Tom, T99 production started in 39 but did not get going till 40 and the 99 longs were the first made along with the 99 shorts. It did not take long to realize that the short rifle was much better for the troops. They had already shortened a lot of T38 to 25" barrels so they had some experience with shorter rifles. riceone
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The information I am about to write is taken from the Japanese Type 99 Arisaka Rifle, authored by Doss White and Don Voigh and is found on page 10.
"Trial production of the Type 99 Arisaka began in August 1939 at the Toriimatusu factory at Nagoya. Kokura and Toyo Kogyo began trial production in the same time frame - 1939-1940. The final designs for the T99 Long and Short rifles were accepted in July 1939; however they did not receive final approval by Prime Minister Tojo untill 8 November 1940."
The chrome bolt face of the Kokura rifle will not cover the whole face as it does on the Nagoya produced rifle. The AA wings are fatter on the 99 long and are notched on both sides and are shorter. Higest serial number reported by White and Voight is 30019.
Some think the 99 longs were never issued to troops and that accounts for the very good condition of the 99 longs that are found. It is interesting to me that Kokura was assigned the 35 series for the long rifle in 1939 and then later assigned the same series 35 for the short rifle that was produced much later in the war, in fact at the very end. The war ended with during the production of the 35 short rifle. riceone
The information I am about to write is taken from the Japanese Type 99 Arisaka Rifle, authored by Doss White and Don Voigh and is found on page 10.
"Trial production of the Type 99 Arisaka began in August 1939 at the Toriimatusu factory at Nagoya. Kokura and Toyo Kogyo began trial production in the same time frame - 1939-1940. The final designs for the T99 Long and Short rifles were accepted in July 1939; however they did not receive final approval by Prime Minister Tojo untill 8 November 1940."
The chrome bolt face of the Kokura rifle will not cover the whole face as it does on the Nagoya produced rifle. The AA wings are fatter on the 99 long and are notched on both sides and are shorter. Higest serial number reported by White and Voight is 30019.
Some think the 99 longs were never issued to troops and that accounts for the very good condition of the 99 longs that are found. It is interesting to me that Kokura was assigned the 35 series for the long rifle in 1939 and then later assigned the same series 35 for the short rifle that was produced much later in the war, in fact at the very end. The war ended with during the production of the 35 short rifle. riceone
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Jeremy, its good to meet up with you again. I was telling someone the other day that you were the recipent of the first 308/6.5 swadge die for trial and evaluation and in return you sent me some fired 7.62 brass which I still have and use. Good luck to you. roy
Jeremy, its good to meet up with you again. I was telling someone the other day that you were the recipent of the first 308/6.5 swadge die for trial and evaluation and in return you sent me some fired 7.62 brass which I still have and use. Good luck to you. roy
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Found it! Posted! Thanks!
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Mystery solved, and I thank you. Did a search for the White & Voight book, but no joy. I'll check my local library. TWO Series 35s, eh? Whoda thunk it?
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E-Mail sent to Doss, but no response yet. I'll phone next. Thanks!
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Left a message. Thanks!
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To close out this fascinating and educational thread (thanks to all your contributions): My son and I took my T99 to the range at the Sycamore (IL) Sportsmen's and Conservation Club this weekend to shoot it. I loaded the first round of Norma 7.7 Jap (174gr) with some trepidation, but the solidity of the rifle as I shouldered it reassured me and I aimed and pulled the trigger. No problem. We shot at the 25 yard range because I wasn't shooting for accuracy, but for function. Nevertheless, the rifle hit the center of the bull and the case showed no bulges or other malformations. That's when the fun began!
We shot from a bench rest and off-hand, with full magazine and single shots, and the gun functioned perfectly.
One thing I noticed was that the recoil would dislodge the monopod. No wonder that feature wasn't a favorite with the IJA! No low-flying planes around, so we couldn't use the anti-aircraft sights. But it was a great day, and here are a couple of pics of son Mike and his old man enjoying the beautiful fall weather, doing what we all love.
We shot from a bench rest and off-hand, with full magazine and single shots, and the gun functioned perfectly.
One thing I noticed was that the recoil would dislodge the monopod. No wonder that feature wasn't a favorite with the IJA! No low-flying planes around, so we couldn't use the anti-aircraft sights. But it was a great day, and here are a couple of pics of son Mike and his old man enjoying the beautiful fall weather, doing what we all love.
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