Restoring Type 99

[Navy Gunner]

Hi, was wondering if there is a source a replacement wood out there for the type 99 rifle?

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[mark1]

Yes, check Ebay or Gunbroker.

[jmoore]

There were distinctive variations in type 99 stocks depending on mfg and time frame. Along w/ stylistic differences, there are also furniture changes to the point where you will really not just the wood but the metal bits also. And then it may be completely wrong for your rifle! Tread carefully (and study carefully to boot!) before spending any real money.

[69 Stang]

When you restore a type 99 you need to know a lot about what series you are wanting to restore. Nagoya and Kokura type 99's have different inspectors marks on the stock. So if its a Nagoya you need a Nagoya stock. Next you need to know what series the gun is. The earlier the series the better looking the gun was and had the earliest features on it. As the war progressed and Japan was having less to work with... their guns started to leave off the earlier features. As a result sights, barrell bands, buttplates, stocks etc were different as the series progressed. So before you start restoring a type 99 you need to read some books on the different series of each gun. Other wise you will have assembled a gun that will not be correct.

[riceone]

If you have said I did not see it - how much of the rifle do you need to find to restore it and does the rifle have sentimental value or is it a rare bird. If sentimental value then the money you spend will be well spent even though you may not have rifle worth the sum of the parts. If it is a rare rifle and you restor something that cannot be found easily they your value will increase. For instance I found a complete stock set for under $100 for a friend so he can restore his fathers bring back that has had the stock burned. Another rifle I helped a fellow with was a sniper that needed the block and a stock. Cost for parts was like $300 but the rifle is now worth twice that. Just something to think about. riceone.