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    Exclamation Some questions about my Type 99!! w/ 8 pictures

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    Just bought my first Type 99 at a local gun show for $175.00. I know it is a late series 33, made in the Toyo Kogyo Arsenal. Any other information anybody can provide on my rifle I'd love to hear it .The finish on the wood is pretty rough, but I have no plans on messing with it. The metal surfaces are my main concern. What actions should I take to stop it from getting any worse or even fix it? Is getting it re-blued out of the question?












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    I had a friend who's T99s kept rusting even with a heavy coat of oil and grease on it. We took the rifles apart and degreased them, then washed them thoroughly with hot soapy water, then applied gun oil and reassembled them. The rusting stopped. The rifles were stored near the ocean which caused salt to get onto the metal surfaces.

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    +1 on what he said.

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    Thanks Guys. That will be the next thing I try. For 175 do you think this was a good deal? It is my first Arisakaicon.

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    Does the serial number on the bolt match that on the receiver? If so, you got a good buy.

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    It does not unfortunately...and me being impatient, bought a cleaning rod for it and turns out this series has the hole part way drilled, and were never issued with the gun!

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    Lauth 12, I think $175 is about right for your rifle. I would just wipe the metal down with gun oil. The finish looks just as it should for a WWII battle rifle. I find it pleassing as is. If you were to reblue it would be just another $75 Bubba rifle. If it has never been dissasembled, Do not take it apart. (Look at the staking on the screws.) Nice find!

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    Thanks Salt Flat, I was thinking the same. Even though I never plan to sell it, I'd still like it keep it as original as possible.

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    I completely disassembled a T-99 that I picked up, then I used an extra fine steel wool and GI bore cleaner to gently remove the rust. I wanted to save as much of the original finish as possible, so I applied the steel wool in a circular motion, only using pressure when needed. Then a good light coat of light oil. It worked great. Then I used Morphy's oil soap on the stock, which cleaned up beautifully. It took a few hours but it was worth it (and fun)
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    Thanks Jayhawk. I used boiled linseed oilicon one the stock and couldn't tell much. Maybe I'll try the Morphy's!

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