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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...
BANZAI, the monthly newsletter/magazine for anyone interested in Japanese militaria. Started by Don Harper in 1982, BANZAI has become a medium for...
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...
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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...
Good web page to find out what markings mean on your Japanese collectibles. Markings on Japanese Arisaka Rifles and Bayonets of World War II...
Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons (WWII U.S. Training Films) These combined videos demonstrate the mechanics of pistols, rifles and machine guns....
Infantry Weapons and their Effects (WWII and Korean era U.S. Training Films) "Infantry Weapons and Their Effects" is an official WWII era...
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Gents, I just bought a decent 99 for two reasons. First, was the nice original sling it wore, but second is something I've never seen before and...
Can some one recommend a book(s) on the Japanese rifle and its parts identification. I have "Military Rifles of Japan", but I am looking of more...
I purchased a case thats purported to be Japanese but not sure on the markings, It has a stylised "S" then a 2 over a 17 with a small anchor on the...
This is my first post so take it easy on me. Larry is a dear friend who has asked me to help him sell a few firearms that he has owned for many...
Curious about the type 99 dust covers. I have seen them manufactured with and without an "L" shaped tab inside and behind the bolt cutout. What is...
Hello guys, I have this Arisakai I recieved in a trade from a guy. I would like some help with some info on this rifle such as is this an actual...
Recently walked into 2 of these Arisakas Type 38`s 1 Full with Mum the other was a sporter sliced mum 4 lines ran through. I am Currently working up...
I was just gifted this Type 99 from my girlfriend's father. His father brought it back from Japan after WW2. The coolest gift anyone has ever given...
Just picked up this Type 99 for $300. When I was doing the data sheet I noticed that some things did not match up with what I expected from a No...
Hi everyone, New to the old Japanese rifles. I picked up a type 38 yesterday and have had some trouble figuring out the info on this one. Some of...
Gentlemen, A friend of mine has a Type 14 holster "rig" with what appears to be a simple expedient sling made of Nylon. It is olive in color with...
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...
Hey gents- I'm trying to help a neighbor find out what exactly she has and a rough estimate of value. I know less than nothing about Japanese rifles...
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,...
Hi all, I acquired a Type 99 i was hoping i could get some info on. It appears to be numbers matching with mum intact. The stock has been sporterized...
I just obtained this series 11 Nagoya Type 99. It appears to be an all-matching number rifle (receiver, bolt, extractor, firing pin). Can anyone...
Hi everyone, I made some Type 92 field phone batteries for myself, and I thought I would share them with you guys. I copied originals that I have,...
I bought a cleaning rod for my 7.7 jap. It is 21 1/2 inches long. When I put it into the hole for the cleaning rod it only goes in 2 inches and...
Can anyone answer this question? What bullet jump measurement would be acceptable when reloading and seating bullets for the Arisaka type 99 in 7.7?
I looked at this rifle in my LGS. Barrel was shortened to 22", Fajen stock.. Tasco scope, 4 holes drilled in left side of receiver for scope mount....
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