Near mint Toyo Kogyo T99 with a twist

[majspud]

I finally got a T99 (early '43) to fill the type in my collection, as I am mostly into German and American arms. Serial number 81350 is matched all parts. This rifle has been converted from its original 7.7x58 caliber to the U.S. .30-06 (7.62x63) by reaming the chamber another 5mm. This was done post war commercially in the U.S. (cost $5 in the 1950's). This allowed single shot plinking or hunting with easily obtainable .30-06. Full ‘mum,’ monopod, and anti-aircraft sights. Barrel is excellent and finish is about 95%. Reproduction rubberized canvas sling, not import marked. I have another identical Jap barrel in 7.7, but have not decided if I want to put it back into 7.7 as the stateside conversion was part of this rifle's history.

Sights are dead on with 20 rounds of 70's HXP. I was using the monopod and was allowing the rifle to jump up at the end causing the high hits.

T

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[Aragorn243]

Just an opinion mind you but I'd swap out the barrel. It is true that the conversion is part of it's "history" but it isn't a military history, it's a commercial (bubba) history even if done professionally. If you plan to shoot it a lot or hunt with it etc, then leave it alone, you'll always have the other barrel just in case.

[browningautorifle]

It's a nice clean Arisaka, I'd change the barrel and not look back.

[rayg]

I agree, it's a real nice rifle, rebarrel it. You're lucky the back of the receiver wasn't cut out for the longer 30-06 cartridge like the Korea war ones were. Ray

[Salt Flat]

Majspud, I agree on changing out the barrel BUT--make sure the feeding rails have not been opened up for the fatter 30-06 case. I have a couple of receivers in my junk box that were opened up like this and they are no longer suitable for 7.7. The red stock on your rifle is fantastic! I'm drooling! I do have a 99 in 30-06 (not so nice as yours) that I decided to leave as is due to the feed rails. Salt Flat

[majspud]

Salt Flat,

They haven't. You can't even seat a round on the follower as magazine has not been elongated. The T99 is currently out having it's barrel swapped.

T

[Salt Flat]

Majspud, Excellent! Salt Flat

[Midmichigun]

Majspud..
What do you plan on doing with the barrel take off?
Good call, and happy shooting!

[majspud]

The new barrel rotated three degrees beyond zero. They are cutting new threads to seat it properly and reaming the chamber a snitch to pass the go/no go gauge. I plan on saving the original barrel in the case I ever get rid of it, the new owner can put it back to .30/06. Hope to have it back shortly.

T

[browningautorifle]

It'll be fine when finished and look great.