Type 99
Nagoya Arsenal, 1923-1945
Serial number: 59455
Caliber: 7.7mm Arisaka ( 7.7x58mm )
Overall Length: 43 inches
Barrel Length: 28 inches
Weight: 8.4 pounds
Magazine capacity: 5 cartridges
Details: Has a five count of tally marks on the left hand side near receiver. Receiver stamp is Nagoya Arsenal, Type 99. Produced in four variants, short, long, sniper and para, unit is long. Designed to replace the Type 38, with a larger cartridge.
To expand, my grandfather (Navy, WW2, fought in the pacific) at one point apparently picked up a type 99, and never managed to get the accompanied bolt cover. It's a long version, chambered in 7.7 Arisaka (Very similar to .303 british).
The stamp for the arsenal stands for Nagoya arsenal, and the stamp of the emperor has been scratched away. The condition was great, but it was never fired, cleaned or maintained since it was grabbed, and no ammunition taken with it.
Recently, I cleaned it up. The stock is in nearly perfect condition, aside from a few minor scratches on it and a 5 tally mark on the left side. After cleaning the bolt/barrel, the action cycles very smoothly. It feels better and cleaner than most of the excellent condition war rifles for sale at my gun store, and ones that I've dealt with in the past.
But I have a few questions. When closing the bolt, just before turning to lock, the bolt seems to build up resistance, like that from a spring, and requires a little more meat to close. When opening, simply pulling the handle to the side will launch the entire bolt back completely. Additionally, I can't figure out how to get the bolt out, but I know how to remove its contents.
I don't have a good way of cleaning the barrel and keeping the wood looking good. Anyone have any advice on how to do that, and if somethings wrong with the bolt? Thanks.
Nagoya Arsenal, 1923-1945
Serial number: 59455
Caliber: 7.7mm Arisaka ( 7.7x58mm )
Overall Length: 43 inches
Barrel Length: 28 inches
Weight: 8.4 pounds
Magazine capacity: 5 cartridges
Details: Has a five count of tally marks on the left hand side near receiver. Receiver stamp is Nagoya Arsenal, Type 99. Produced in four variants, short, long, sniper and para, unit is long. Designed to replace the Type 38, with a larger cartridge.
To expand, my grandfather (Navy, WW2, fought in the pacific) at one point apparently picked up a type 99, and never managed to get the accompanied bolt cover. It's a long version, chambered in 7.7 Arisaka (Very similar to .303 british).
The stamp for the arsenal stands for Nagoya arsenal, and the stamp of the emperor has been scratched away. The condition was great, but it was never fired, cleaned or maintained since it was grabbed, and no ammunition taken with it.
Recently, I cleaned it up. The stock is in nearly perfect condition, aside from a few minor scratches on it and a 5 tally mark on the left side. After cleaning the bolt/barrel, the action cycles very smoothly. It feels better and cleaner than most of the excellent condition war rifles for sale at my gun store, and ones that I've dealt with in the past.
But I have a few questions. When closing the bolt, just before turning to lock, the bolt seems to build up resistance, like that from a spring, and requires a little more meat to close. When opening, simply pulling the handle to the side will launch the entire bolt back completely. Additionally, I can't figure out how to get the bolt out, but I know how to remove its contents.
I don't have a good way of cleaning the barrel and keeping the wood looking good. Anyone have any advice on how to do that, and if somethings wrong with the bolt? Thanks.