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**Type 99 Last Ditch Arisaka Rifle by Toyo Kogyo
Estimate: $200-$400
Sold
$150
Timed Auction
Arms, Armor and Militaria Online
Location
Cincinnati
Description
**Type 99 Last Ditch Arisaka Rifle by Toyo Kogyo
7.7x58mm. 25.9" barrel length. SN: 99543. Blued metal finish set in wood semi-pistol grip stock with spliced toe featuring simplified late-war modifications. Bolt action internal magazine fed repeating rifle featuring cock-on-close action. Rifle mounts fixed rear aperture and barleycorn front sights with rough forged safety knob, nail retained wood buttplate, and simplified stock mountings. Left receiver shows the {Toyo Kogyo} arsenal marking and {34th Series} marking. Receiver lacks type or Chrysanthemum markings. Lacks dustcover. Serial number to bolt and extractor match receiver.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
From the Collection of Vern Gregg
Condition
Fair. Bore is dirty with a layer of preservative grease throughout that should clean to Bright with crisp Metford pattern rifling. Metal finish shows a mottled brown patina overall with rough machining marks. Stock likewise roughly finished with some dents, scratches, chips, and mars overall. Action is frozen due to old lubricants.
Quantity
1