New acquisition Type 99 Arisaka

[louigi]

Nice find! I have a Nagoya Series 3 also ( S/N 35K). I also got my parts at Numrich. Good shooting when you find some 7.7 ammo!

[jisii]

I found a box of Hornady 150 Gr. ammo at a local shop, last box they had for $29.99 + tax. Now to get to the range sometime next week.

[psteinmayer]

Let us know how she shoots...

[Guamsst]

A sportered Arisaka for $145 is a good deal. If it shoots, it usually has $300 in parts......

[S.B.]

Everything said, I think you did very well, congratulations on this find! I continue to scout around for just such a find but, no luck yet.
Steve

[psteinmayer]

If there are antique arms shows in your area Steve, you stand a good chance of finding an inexpensive Arisaka to get you started. At the Michigan Antique Arms Collectors shows, held in Novi four times a year, there are always several on hand for pretty good prices. The next show is Sept 19th and 20th.

[S.B.]

psteinmayer, I, unflrtunately, live in Illinois. Land of antigun people of Chicago. No such business' here.
Steve

[dave]

[QUOTE=Deano41;383986].

The angle of the splice in the butt stock is correct for that series and serial number (more trivia)

The angle of the splice is the same on all jap rifles. The grain on the lower part ran down ward at the angle of bottom of stock, so you did not have those short grained pieces on the toe that chipped so easily. The upper section had the grain runner straight back like the ret of the stock. Stock on jap rifles have been made this way since the late 1800's.

[psteinmayer]

I hear ya Steve. Well, Novi, MI might be a day trip for you if you plan it... Food for thought...

[S.B.]

Perhaps, thank you.
Steve