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In the late 30's the Japanese instituted a paratrooper command along with allies Germany and Italy. The paratroopers having jumped at one location...
Basic Manual of Military Small Arms by W.H.B. Smith (Expired Copyright 1943) Observations: by Badger How to load, operate, disassemble,...
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...
BANZAI, the monthly newsletter/magazine for anyone interested in Japanese militaria. Started by Don Harper in 1982, BANZAI has become a medium for...
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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Hello. Since I've got my Ishaphore 2A1 this past summer. I've been thinking of this Jap rifle my father in law has had. I received all his firearms...
Anybody know anything about these rifles?
Kind of a last minute decision due to a snow storm but decided to go to a nearby gun show. Impressions since going to a gun show near Philly two...
I am in need of some help. My type 99 arisaka is a beautiful series 7 nagoya rifle with original stock and all matching #`s. I managed to find an...
The auction from hell is tomorrow and I'm going to subject myself to it one last time. If it turns into its usual debacle, I'm...
I am not that familiar with the rifles of the rising sun. But I was offer this rifle for 425.00 is this a good price and what is the problem with the...
I recently bought a Arisaka Type 38. 1st time I have ever owned one. I gave 150.00 for the rifle. It was from a good friend of mine. He didnt...
Friend of mine has some original military surplus Jap 7.7 ammo. Some are loose rounds, but he also has numerous charger clips of 30 rounds each,...
Oh, I am cursed by you all. I am going to sporterize my T99. Mount a scope and bend the bolt even. Exit to the left, run... Alright, just kidding....
Life long gun enthuist and 2nd Amendment supporter. I have recently found the joy of surplus collecting and boy, IS IT FUN. From the vast knowledge...
I found a Arisaka Type 99 for sale for $600.00 asking, Condition wise it in excellent condition 90% or better blue, has the imperil chrysanthemum on...
Wife's aunt in North Carolina found some old rifle parts in a basement she was cleaning out for a friend, said I could have them. Turned out to be...
I found this one at a garage sale last year. It was a Type 38 carbine until Bubba got his hands on it. The forearm of the stock was sawn off, the...
So I bought an Arisaka Type 99 from a local gun collector for $200. I was looking for a cheap gun to take hog hunting in May. Anyhow the guy that...
I picked up a Japanese Navy training rifle over the weekend and have a question on it. A lot of the metal has black paint slathered on it, somewhat...
Early? Jap 99? Don't know anything about them. Came in New years night: https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=59302&p=385548#post385548 ...
A friend of mine who runs a pawn shop called me the other day and told me to get to the store like 'NOW'...he said he just got something in that he...
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...
My dad was on a ship in WW2 that was to invade japan and on the way they dropped the bomb and the war ended. He ended up in japan off loading ships,...
The best sporterizing job I have ever seen on an Arisaka is for sale on Auction Arms. I would buy it but my piggy bank is flat busted. Take a look...
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