Japanese stuff moving up in value

[jeep]

I have seen it slowing going up and I think in the next decade we will see a big interest and increase in Japanese collecting.

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[ww2freak]

I agree completely jeep.

[Aragorn243]

Depends what it is. type 99's with ground mums but otherwise in good shape have been going for $145 or less locally at our gun auction. Sporterized sold for $65 on Saturday. A matching number with mums and a bayonet sold for $450 last month, condition wasn't that great either.

I wanted one with a mum but the cheap prices of the others is tempting me.

[jeep]

I have got two 99,s and two bayonets for under $500,both nice and bayos one toyoda loom hooked guard and other denki electric straight guard. But these days are numbered. Most cost alot more. Doors are closing fast!!!

[lboos]

I was at a military/gun show today looking for a type 90 Japanese army helmet, they are now as high as most German helmet's, several years ago they went for about $50-$70, today i looked at two, both were over $600 and did not look all that good. i did manage to get one for $180 that some guy was walking around with, and i felt luckey to get it for that.
i am seeing more Japanese stuff at shows then i have in the past, and your right the price is climbing .

[Chunky Monkey]

Hi guys. I am fairly new here and have been picking up mostly US items from WWII ~ M1, M1 carbine, M1903A3, some web gear, etc. I also have a Mosin Nagant 91/30 and M44 (1943 and 1944), and a 1944 Lee Enfield.

I have recently been watching a Ariska T38 that is selling for $225. No dust cover.





Can anyone offer their thoughts on what this might be worth or what me be a fair price to offer. I believe all WWII stuff is really increasing in value.

Thanks
Kevin

[jeep]

I would offer $175 , but no more than $200. $225 the bore would have to be perfect and matching ser##. Stock not sanded. Mum looks defaced,but thats ok. Most are. A mum would add $100-150 to the price.

[riceone]

If the stock has not been sanded and refinished that is a very good price.

[mike16]

theres a gun shop on E. Grant avenue in Tucson AZ that has a really nice very early 6.5 arisaka with the crysanthenum going for a fair price. its really a nice one

[Mohawk]

The days of $20 Arisakas are long past us. With Hornady selling quality ammo and Privi bringing it in also, at a cheaper price, the value and intrest has gone through the roof. Sold 2 last year at prices that almost gave me a heart attack. One was a 2nd series Kokura w/mum, and all matching for $225 and a 4th Series Nagoya, no mum al matching for $180. I paid less than $50 for each of these rifles in 1998. The Kokura had the capture ppw from Guadalcanal. I guess with 1903's and M1's getting pretty pricey, Milsurp collectors are venturing into other catagories.