Nagoya Arsenal Type 99 Rifle (Probably 8th Series but Not Marked) w/Painted Markings

[jmoore]

Having been given a reminder by this thread:

Type 38 Arisaka Short Rifle with Kanji

it seemed like a good time to do a photo shoot of this rifle.





As noted above, it is not series marked but seems to have features of both 7th and 8th series. Given the serial number, it seems probable that it's an 8th series rather than a 7th, as an early-ish 7th would like have several features not found on this example.













Additionally, it has these markings painted under the the front band:




Have been slowly getting the crud off of it, but there is some surface corrosion due to years of neglect. No range time, yet, but the bore looks to be servicable, so it may see action one of these days.

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