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Was at a local shop and they had a T99 sniper rifle with scope. Looks unmessed with with later 4x scope. Scope does not match but locks up nice and smooth on the mount. Reticle is there but canted to the right. Forgot my DL so could mot take it home. This is my second T99 sniper with scope.
Well…get your D/L, grab the rifle and post some pictures!
Congrats! How much did it set you back?
Since I have never even seen one, I am looking forward to those pictures!
Good catch, something you almost never see anymore.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hal O'Peridol
This one came with the scope too. Even though the reticle is canted, it is an original scope. The number does not match, but the rifle is in really nice condition. I had to go out of town this morning, so pics will have to wait. I paid 1300 dollars, which I feel is fair giving the condition of the scope was fair. My other rifle is not in as nice a condition but the non matching scope on it is very nice.
A bit on the crooked stadia line go to 6:05 forwards.
Japanese Type 97 Sniper Rifle - YouTube
I assume that the rifles chosen for sniper configuration would be the earlier (1940-42) Type 99s?Quote:
Originally Posted by Hal O'Peridol
$1300 for a scoped Type 99 rifle is a steal nowadays. I look forward to seeing pictures.
I have two Type 97 rifles, no Type 99….yet. [emoji41]
Earlier better made and finished...Quote:
Originally Posted by Singer B
FYI, the vertical reticle lines will be slightly canted as the scope is offset from the bore. If it’s way far off, there is a way to fix it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hal O'Peridol
Again, I’m looking forward to pictures!
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I can check my books when I get home but I believe most Type 99 sniper rifles are based off the early series 6 Nagoya rifle, no monopod. There were no special selections…they just pulled them off the line for modification. Based on the serial numbers, some Type 99 rifles originally came with a 2.5 power scope as they ran out of 4 power scopes. These are known as “cutback” Type 99 rifles.Quote:
Originally Posted by Singer B
Thank you. I had researched the PU sniper rifles so I could make an informed buying decision if I ever came across one. Guess I need to start researching Arisaka sniper rifles too!Quote:
Originally Posted by J-ROD
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...9b63f840-1.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by Hal O'Peridol
The reticle on 4x scopes are not canted (slanted) like the 2.5x Type 97 scopes, so if this one is, it's because the inside etched glass has gotten rotated slightly.
You have to remember that the T-97 snipers (which used the 2.5x10 power scopes) were in service for several years before production of the 99 sniper program began in 1942 at the Kokura Arsenal. With the 4x scope not yet ready for production, the first 99 snipers were made at the Kokura Arsenal, all were mounted with the 2.5x scopes. Kokura 99 snipers coincided with the 22nd-early 23rd series production through late '42, early '43. After approximately 1000 rifles made, the Kokura Arsenal quit making snipers and remaining inventory of 2.5 power scopes were sent to the Nagoya Arsenal which were now into production using the new 4x scopes. The 2000 +/- scopes were used in the 5000-7000 serial range by relieving a rear portion of the larger 4 power scope mount to accommodate the smaller scope base of the 2.5x scope. Collectors refer to these rifles as "cutbacks". When the left over 2.5x scopes were used up, the 4x scope resumed at about the 7000 serial range.
On the way back home. Should have pictures up by the weekend.
Any chance to get pictures yet? I always enjoy viewing what’s out there, especially when someone scores a great deal. [emoji1303]Quote:
Originally Posted by Hal O'Peridol
Teaser.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hal O'Peridol
Tomorrow afternoon after my MD appointment.
Still waiting! [emoji23][emoji23]Quote:
Originally Posted by Hal O'Peridol
Still waiting! [emoji23][emoji23]Quote:
Originally Posted by Hal O'Peridol
very nice, these are not easy to come by
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