Need some help with a Japanese rifle ID

I have an original of the photo. Stumbled across it on e-bay. Small world via the internet. Check Sportsmans Guide on line for the 7.5 http://shop.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=606393 in stock.

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Originally Posted by Doug Rammel

I had an Uncle Carl who passed away in 2010. He was 92. He sent a type 99 and bayonet to my Grandfather and told him to keep it till he got home. He told me he took it from a case of rifles that was captured on Bouganville. It hadn't been issued and had the Mum, dust cover. monopod. Air craft sights intact. It's a beautiful gun. I wish he had sent the whole case home.

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Could you be convinced to post a photo?

Hooked on History

I'd love to but he gave the rifle to a niece before he passed away and it's in Idaho now.

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Originally Posted by Doug Rammel

Hooked on History

I'd love to but he gave the rifle to a niece before he passed away and it's in Idaho now.

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I hope she appriciates the story/ rifle as much as you obviously do and passes it to someone who will preserve Umcle Carls legacy. Thanks for sharing it with me.

I posted on 8/13/2011 regarding my 99 that was actually marked Saipan and is a battle field pick up. You might want to look at that post. A.F Medic