Arisaka Stock Color Question

[MilsurpMM]

Hi everyone.

I'm a new member today and I picked up a beautiful Arisaka 2 weeks ago. I'm really happy with it (especially the wood grain and the stock color) but my only concern is whether the stock color is correct. Whoever had the rifle before me most likely refinished it because the stock is in too good condition.

What I have noticed is that darker yellow and mahogany appear to be the most common stock colors for Type 99 Arisakas. Mine however is a brownish color. Is it possible some Type 99s were manufactured and given dark walnut stained stocks? Id like to post some pictures of it. Can someone show me how to access my downloads so I can post it in the thread

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[burb1989]

Not all were in that yellowish range. I have a mid war rifle that was given a dark red color as its original finish and I've seen them have both light and dark colors. A brownish color could be a redone finish but it also could be the stock being exposed over time and darkening the already dark stock color. Once you do get some pictures up we'll be able to discern which your rifle would fall under.

[MilsurpMM]

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I uploaded to flickr.

[MilsurpMM]

If anyone very knowledgeable about Arisakas can answer my question, please do

[Patrick Chadwick]

Id like to post some pictures of it. Can someone show me how to access my downloads so I can post it in the thread

A guide to posting photos can be found in the "stickies" at the top of this and other forums. Just two items above your thread!

Speaking purely for myself, I am reluctant to register, i.e. spread my identity, all over the place just to look at photos. Some of us spend quite a bit of time helping others out with identification and advice. It seems fair to me that those seeking advice and help should take the trouble to get their photos uploaded here.

You have the right idea - post the photos in this forum, and then a lot of people will look at them. Your Arisaka may well have the original finish, but we need to see a really good close-up photo that shows the surface structure - i.e. not too dark and not too shiny!

[Aragorn243]

I am registered. Your link just goes to my login page. No link to your photos.

[Marines55]

Yes, stock color varies from Arsenal to Arsenal and even between series. Original stock colors are brown, red, orange, and a honey color. Send me your pics to jcatcomb55@aol.com and I can help you with identification and if color/finish is correct

[MilsurpMM]

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Ok, so I got the photos up. What do you think? Would this stock color be incorrect for a Type 99 Arisaka?

[browningautorifle]

I think that one looks re-finished. It's a matt finish and all I've seen have a varnish/shellack on them. Staining while redoing wouldn't be out of the question. That one doesn't look original...could you get us closer to see? Angles?

[MilsurpMM]

I think that one looks re-finished. It's a matt finish and all I've seen have a varnish/shellack on them. Staining while redoing wouldn't be out of the question. That one doesn't look original...could you get us closer to see? Angles?

Oh yeah, I know its refinished. My only question is whether the refinishing from these pictures looks correct for a WW2 Type 99 Arisaka. I would try to post more pictures of it but this is all I really have that gives a clear depiction of the rifle. I'm away right now but I'm coming back home Saturday so maybe I'll try to get more pictures to show you.

In person though, the stock has more of a shellac look to it. The first picture looks mat because of the lighting.

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I actually have one more picture