New "Last Ditch" Koyo Kogyo Series 35 (FINAL) Type 99 Hiroshima survivor?
Good Evening.
I acquired a gorgeous "last ditch" Type 99, Toyo Kogyo Series 35 rifle. I thought it was a Kokura but dug deeper. This is conceivably a survivor of the Hiroshima attack SN 56550. I am still very new to Japanese rifles but bought the McCollum book to help. The only parts with Serial Number markings are the receiver, bolt handle and extractor. The stock hasn't been messed with at all. It came with a bayonet which is completely unmarked. My initial research is that it is a either also a "last ditch" or training bayonet, I am leaning towards training. I couldn't be happier. I'll let you look at the photos and any thoughts and opinions are appreciated! It is hard to fathom this rifle may have been on the assembly line when the Enola Gay changed life for ever.
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