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Infantry Weapons and their Effects (WWII and Korean era U.S. Training Films) "Infantry Weapons and Their Effects" is an official WWII era...
Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons (WWII U.S. Training Films) These combined videos demonstrate the mechanics of pistols, rifles and machine guns....
Good web page to find out what markings mean on your Japanese collectibles. Markings on Japanese Arisaka Rifles and Bayonets of World War II...
In late part of the 30's the Japanese undertook to develop a rifle for the 7.7x58 cartridge as they wanted a larger caliber rifle to be able to...
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T38 rifles were pulled from Stores to modify to a sniper configuration to test the use of telescopics in combat. This rifle was put together about...
Basic Manual of Military Small Arms by W.H.B. Smith (Expired Copyright 1943) Observations: by Badger How to load, operate, disassemble,...
BANZAI, the monthly newsletter/magazine for anyone interested in Japanese militaria. Started by Don Harper in 1982, BANZAI has become a medium for...
In the late 30's the Japanese instituted a paratrooper command along with allies Germany and Italy. The paratroopers having jumped at one location...
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I'm an M1 carbine guy but was at an estate sale and could not pass this one up. I hope some of you can tell me more about this Type 99.:sos: ...
Our Range I just joined has a 300 yrd club. I certainly have some experiance years ago as a composite shooter. If you pass a test they let you shoot...
I previously posted about this said rifle but wasn't able to obtain pictures at that time and I still have the opportunity to buy it. I've taken...
I recently picked this rifle up at a gun show. It is as nice inside as it is outside. Bore is perfect and the Mum is still present. Might be one of...
A rare WWII semi-auto Type 5 rifle, aka "The Japanese Garand". A Treasure Gun from the NRA National Firearms Museum. See more at The National...
While looking around a shop today I came across an interesting Type 99. I didn't have a camera on hand (and wonder if the owner would even let me...
hey guys, i have a Type 99 Long Rifle and i only today took the bolt apart (never had the ammo, never felt the need to do it). anyway, i...
I found a source for average condition Type 99s, mum neatly removed, normal handling marks and dings, original bluing, bright shiny bores, matching...
Took my type 99, 23/21671 Kokura, w/mum, all matching including dustcover to the range. Ammo was gun show buy, formed from LC 69 30-06 brass. Took it...
my dad just gave me his dads arisaka. i have a few questions. it looks like a 38. but i had it taken to a gunsmith and he said the caliber is...
I have a Japanese type 97 sniper scope in my collection. I have had this for over 10 years. I am considering selling it to raise funds for another...
I found a first series Nagoya-29267 at my friends gun shop. Unmolested mum and in really neat shape. Not sure if it has a chrome lined barrel. ...
Hello all, this thing has been stumping me! I picked up one of the web slings for the Type 99 off of IMA a while back and cannot for the life of me...
Hi All, Because of the cast iron reciever on this special typ 99, is it safe to shoot? Waiting for your reply, NorthWales Fred
I have a T 38 Koishikawa (based on rifle number 1978156) No series. Barrel and action match. All others 497. Scrubbed mum. No ears on front sight ...
Hello all, I'm completely new to Japanese rifles so bare with me. Long story short, I bought two barreled actions from a guy for a whopping $5 each....
Thanks for your replies. I finally got my Navy type 99. I did some trading for it. It's an early model with a solid wood stock and long handguard....
I'm a little late on this question, I should ask: "Was it safe to fire!?" I tested a Type 38 that looked complete in every way: standard sights,...
I'm really wanting to get one of these. I know some things about them but probably not enough to ensure I'm making a decent purchase. Local sales...
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