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Picked up a Nagoya Type 99, no series yesterday. Mum is partially ground, every number matches. Cleaning rod is present, and every screw on it is staked. It also sports the oval 'quick release' rear sling swivel. Information I am finding on these is that these were intended for cavalry before they started issuing 99s to everyone. Is this info correct? I ask, because this is the first one of these that I've ever seen. It's a very interesting rifle.
pictures?
My info says "quick release swivel for cavalry sling)
Yes, I believe they were initially intended for Cavalry and other trades who required a shorter rifle, while the Type 99 Long rifles were intended for infantry.
I would LOVE to post pics. Of this and the mystery Type 38 carbine I have. But have no way of doing it right now..if there's any way I can Email pics to someone and have them post them, that would be great. I'd like you guys to see these.