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Basic Manual of Military Small Arms by W.H.B. Smith (Expired Copyright 1943) Observations: by Badger How to load, operate, disassemble,...
Infantry Weapons and their Effects (WWII and Korean era U.S. Training Films) "Infantry Weapons and Their Effects" is an official WWII era...
BANZAI, the monthly newsletter/magazine for anyone interested in Japanese militaria. Started by Don Harper in 1982, BANZAI has become a medium for...
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...
http://www.japanesecollector.com/
http://www.riceone1.com
In the late 30's the Japanese instituted a paratrooper command along with allies Germany and Italy. The paratroopers having jumped at one location...
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...
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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My last ditch arisaka type 99 is from the Toyo Kogyo arsenal, or so I think. It has a serial # of 305xx meaning it was just past the halfway point of...
Came across this deal and had to say yes. Series 7 Nagoya. S/N 89894. Only 457 prior to my first T99. All matching #'s and mum.
Hello all. Just joined here. Recently acquired a Type 99. It is my first milsurp rifle. I'll get some pictures up in the coming days, but I'll share...
Opinions on this Jap sword I just bought, please!
Two questions: 1) Has anyone come across of a T30 or T35 Arisakaicon with the characters that translate to "Air Release Gun" and no Emperor's stamp?...
Has anyone every seen a valid reference to a Type 99 (7.7) Carbine?
Two questions: 1) Has anyone come across of a T30 or T35 Arisaka with the characters that translate to "Air Release Gun" and no Emperor's stamp? ...
I just acquired a near mint Type 38 that needs a cleaning rod, floorplate, a follower & spring, a top handguard and band and a front action screw. ...
This bag of ammo sort of fell in my lap and I would love to know more about it... Here are some close ups. There are at least 3 different types...
I stopped by the gun store last week and could not resist a nice Japanese T-99 Series 5. It was on consignment by a man who said his grandfather...
Told my good friend at the LGS I like Japanese rifles and keep a lookout for me. Stopped in last week and he had put one back for me. When I looked...
Last year I picked up my first T-99, a Nagoya "no series" and it has the cavalry type rear swivel. Last week I found another T-99, a Kokura "20th...
I'm new to the Japanese rifles such as the T-99. I have one that is a No Series T-99 made at the Nagoya Arsenal in early 1941. It is all matching,...
Bought a type 38 recently thats missing the long rear trigger guard screw, anyone know the tread pitch or a thread pitch made nowadays thats close?
Hello all, picked up a decent type 30 today sold as is for 200 bucks, figured it would be a nice project. I am wondering if anyone here can help me...
Hey all, got my Type 30 up and ready to shoot, my rifle has a rear sight that was not updated for the 139g Spitzer round adopted in 1907. Is load...
Hello I'm new so barre with me, I have a t38 that I think is rare I checked with another site that I will not mention and I got no where. It will...
Hello, first post. I've picked up my second t99 in a month but I don't believe it has been messed with apart from mum & missing monopod. Screws...
Mismatched bolt but from what little is serialized remaining parts match. Also ground mum, missing monopod and cleaning rod. Bore is nice & shiny,...
I have a type 99 series 5 with a one piece stock...butt stock on most are two pieces. Does anyone else have a 99 with a one piece stock?
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