Quote Originally Posted by Arisaka99 View Post
Nagoya Arsenal 8th series Type 99. 7.7mm Japaneseicon caliber made in late 1944. Nagoya produced series 0-12: 100,000 rifles per series with some serial blocks at random in 4th and 9th series allocated to sub contractors Howa and Izawa. 12th series only a few thousand rifles along when the war ended. Rifles in this configuration are substantially past chrome bore practice due to shortage of materials and simplification of manufacture.

If you decide to take it apart, be sure to use well fitted screw drivers. The metal in the screws is not well hardened, they are staked in place, and will tend to burr. Best to just oil and leave alone. This series has a high survival rate and is fairly common. Bolt is correct type but mismatched. Value is about $200-ish.
Thank you to all who've replied.

I knew nothing about this rifle when it was uncovered on Sunday.
The learning curve has been vertical. The weapon will never be fired and join the cabinet with other period arms.