Type 99 Seeking More Info

[jangle]

Jangle is also correct . Part of the problem Jinsen had at start up was they were trying to bore out the barrels with just toothpaste .

If I remember correctly, the toothpaste of choice back then was AIM.

[beachdog77]

Here is a website that has a little info on the Jinsen arsenal and such.
WWII Japanese weapons in the Korean War wwiiafterwwii

You got a nice one for sure. I have a Jinsen type 99 from late 44 or early 45 having the seconds to last iteration of simplifications. Simple sight and wood buttplate nailed one. The one draw back is my barrel was made remarkably poorly. It looks like a bit was loose causing the bore to have chatter marks every 1.5mm all the way down the barrel. With Arisakas the earlier the better.

[mmppres]

Being it was a gift an a rare type rifle it has a great value. Both sentimental an nominal. Clean it with an enjoy.