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 base of this forum (thanks for one to Claven2) I believe this rifle is a 7th Series Nagoya late war rifle. Though new to surplus collecting, this rifle hung in my father's work room my childhood and now resides with me. It's my understanding that all type 99s have a gas port drilled into the breach, however, this rifle has none. While the rifle exterior is in poor condition, the bore is surpisingly bright, with well defined rifling. This makes me think it is not a training rifle.
I'd appreciate the forum's feedback on why there is no port and if the $100+/- cost to procure a bolt safety knob, firing pin and pin spring would be worth it on a rifle in the condition. I'd like to get the parts, give it a thorough cleaning and put a few rounds through it with my father.