Series 3 Arisaka T99 ?

[jimhow]

Hi, first post on this forum! There is a lot of info here, and that has prompted a few questions!

I picked one up around 10 years ago from an old vet. He said it was a battlefield pickup by him, although the receiver and bolt do not have matching serial numbers. The mum has an 'X' through it but it is there. There is no cleaning rod or bayonet and the anti aircraft sight is missing the 'wings'. It is a series 3 from Nagoya and is in really good shape, stock shows typical wartime use, but the receiver and barrel look new. -I'll post some pics tonight if needed. Any clue as to what it might be worth? Any idea what year(s) series 3 were produced? Thanks!

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[jimhow]

Here are some pics:

[Salt Flat]

Jimhow, Nice! As to value, the prices seem to be quite varied. In the past year I have bought 2 very similar to yours. I paid $175 each for them. One was still staked, matching but with ground mum., the other non matching and ground mum. An X on a mum is much better than a ground mum but defaceed none the less. The production numbers on the Arisaka's are staggering and a large portion of that ended up in the USA. Salt Flat

[jimhow]

Thanks for the info Salt! I looked at mine for staking after reading it on here. I'm not sure what they did, it looks like they struck the area around the screws, not the screw head itself. Is that how they did it, or should it be on the screw head? And, yeah, I know the x hurts it a bit but I'm happy with it!

[Salt Flat]

Jimhow, Yes, I agree-- an Xed mum doesn't bother me either. It's much better than a ground mum. The staking amounts to a center punch upset next to the screw slot or intersecting the screw and hole. Basically keeps the screw from backing out over time. I'll attach a few pictures. Salt Flat

[jimhow]

This is what mine look like, would you consider this staked? None are any closer!
Thanks Salt!

[303Nut]

Jimhow...Nice looking T-99. The screws do appeared staked. The Series 3 are estimated produced Sept. '42 to Jan. '43. (The Japanese Type 99 Arisaka Rifle).

[Salt Flat]

Jimhow, It’s a little hard to tell from the picture if the screw has been turned or not. I’m leaning towards not turned. Look over all the other screws to see if any of the stake marks touched both the screw and the edge of the hole. It will be easy to see if those have been turned. Also look for buggered screw slots which is a tell tale sign. If you determine that it has never been disassembled you will have a somewhat rare occurring piece. Also I notice the drain holes (in front of trigger guard and right side of receiver) have been filled with something and should carefully cleaned out. Salt flat

[jimhow]

Thanks 303! And thanks for the info on it. It's funny, I was thinking of parting with it to help with the cost of getting my NY pistol permit ($130+) and a handgun. Now that I got it back out and learning more about it/them, I'm not so sure I want to let it go! I just might take it hunting this year!

[Aragorn243]

He said it was a battlefield pickup by him, although the receiver and bolt do not have matching serial numbers. The mum has an 'X' through it but it is there. There is no cleaning rod or bayonet and the anti aircraft sight is missing the 'wings'. It is a series 3 from Nagoya and is in really good shape, stock shows typical wartime use, but the receiver and barrel look new. -I'll post some pics tonight if needed. Any clue as to what it might be worth? Any idea what year(s) series 3 were produced? Thanks!

A battlefield pick up would not have a mum that was "X"ed out. It would also more than likely have matching serial numbers. The X'ed mum is more desirable than a ground mum and yours is very lightly struck which is an added plus. Still not quite the same as an unblemished mum.

They don't come with a bayonet but they are easy to come by. They do come with cleaning rods although I do not believe they are serial numbered in all cases.

A Nagoya series 3 is an early configuration rifle which means it should have the anti-aircraft wings, monopod, and dust cover.

The screw shown in the photo has most likely been removed. The slot is marred in a manner typically done by a screwdriver when the screw is tight.

Original cleaning rods, anti-aircraft wings, monopods and dust covers are available, the monopods and dust covers are very expensive however, possibly $100 each. Sights are in the $40 range, cleaning rods a bit less. Repros are available for about $20 for monopods and dusctovers, less for cleaning rods. I don't think they make repro sights.

It looks like the original finish and it looks in decent shape, probably has a chrome bore.