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 ??

[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.

[Bill Hollinger]

I'm afraid not! They do have their own appeal though!

[gunsmith II]

What some solvert and oil can do.
Merry Christmas.

[jmoore]

Thanks for rescuing it!

[Bob Loughlin]

Question for Arisaka 99 please. I have in my collection a trainer that looks like a type 38,the stock is so well matched in collor and fitted that it looks like one piece of wood, smooth bore, no se. numbers anywhere, large boxed cartouche with 6 Jap figures inside, only marking on top of receiver is 3 circles joined together to form what looks like a Mazda Rotery Eng inside. The cartouche I spoke of is on the right side of the stock. My Question, what is this trainer, type 39 ? type 30 ? I have not a camera, or able to borrow one. TIA for any info you can allow me. Bob.

[riceone]

I got in a little late on this thread but you have done a magnificent job of restoring this rifle. You have done the right thing by soaking in oil. I use 0000 steel wool or bronze wool with light oil to scrub the rust off. Do not se-saw the steel wool - rub it longwise. The stock only needs cleaning with warm water and soap. I sometimes put floor paste wax on my old stocks to bring a little shine out and protect the wood. Do not sand or put any varnish or true oil on the wood, it will destroy the value. I would not be afraid to shoot this rifle after you get it clean but each to his own. Thanks for saving a weapon that the old soldier thought enough of to bring home. He put his past in a sack and stored it for you. You have a treasure. riceone.

[gunsmith]

duplicate......