Cleaning out a WWII Vet's basement.

[gunsmith II]

Learning more about a Nagoya Arsenal 8th series Type 99. 7.7mm Japanese caliber made in late 1944 is interesting as of six days ago I knew zipppppp !

Trying to inspect this (crude) rifle as it soaks up the oil is pealing away years of isolation of being stored on a shelf in a basement of a ranch styled home.

Who knows what adventures it has yet to reveal ??

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[gunsmith II]

Learning more about a Nagoya Arsenal 8th series Type 99. 7.7mm Japanese caliber made in late 1944 is interesting as of six days ago I knew zipppppp !

Trying to inspect this (crude) rifle as it soaks up the oil is pealing away years of isolation of being stored on a shelf in a basement of a ranch styled home.

Who knows what adventures it has yet to reveal ??

Update for those interested, after a 1 1/2 weeks of applying solvent and a brass brush to the inside of the barrel the Nagoya is starting to show a wee bit of shine.

Oil has soaked the bolt release and requires 1/2 the effort as before .... now if Santa could brings some magic dust, perhaps the wood will recover to its original beauty. If there is such a thing as beautiful wood on a Type 99.

Merry Christmas to all.

[gunsmith II]

What some solvert and oil can do.
Merry Christmas.