Cleaning rod 7.7x58 Arisaka

[Magnafique]

I bought a cleaning rod for my 7.7 jap. It is 21 1/2 inches long. When I put it into the hole for the cleaning rod it only goes in 2 inches and then screws into whatever is in side? I can't get the two pieces out of the hole. Not sure how this is supposed to work ! can anyone know how this is supposed to work??

Thanks, Tom

[Singer B]

What make and series Type 99 do you have? The early series rifles used longer cleaning rods while some of the later ones used a 5 inch cleaning rod. If you advise the make and series of your rifle, one of the experts can help yo determine which one is correct for you.

[Brewer]

There usually is a square button you are supposed to press to release or to stow the cleaning rod a few inches behind the bayonet lug. try pressing it and inserting the cleaning rod and see what happens.