The Arisaka Type 99 - Early war vs. Late war - a comparison

[jmoore]

I am new to this forum and relatively new to collecting military surplus fire arms. As you seem very knowlagable in this matter I was wondering if you can help me. I recently purchased a type 99 arisaka which from what I can tell is a Toyo Kogyo mid war type 99. I was using the bolt cycling it when it got stuck closed and then the safty piece at the back of the bolt came off. I have not been able to get it to go back on and I can not get the bolt open. Any help you can give me would be great. Thanks.

I'm guessing that you have an easy fix. With the bolt all the way closed, raise the muzzle to near vertical and then pull the trigger. (Hopefully the rifle isn't loaded!) Firing pin will likely fall out. If not, shake the rifle a bit. If that doesn't work, try wading though this long thread or post a clear photo looking into the rear of the bolt. Or both!

Click on link below:
Type 99 Bolt Assembly

ETA: For the firing pin to fall out, it must be oriented properly. Make sure the sear lug is at the bottom!