User Panel
User Panel
User Panel
|
Posted: 3/30/2017 2:42:45 PM EDT
[#1]
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/30/2017 2:47:56 PM EDT
[#2]
Is the one marked 6.5 a Type 38? Does it have two pressure holes on top of the receiver.
If not, then the dealer has it mis-marked. |
|
|
|
Posted: 3/30/2017 2:57:45 PM EDT
[#3]
I believe it only had one hole. Ill go back and check. Were there type 38 last ditch rifles?
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/30/2017 3:05:18 PM EDT
[#4]
99's were all 7,7's....38's were 6,5's....so it was mismarked one way or another...
"Last Ditch" rifles would only be 99's...Plus the Type markings were horizontal across the receiver while 38's were vertical... 38:  Attached File99:  Attached File |
|
|
|
Posted: 3/30/2017 3:09:40 PM EDT
[#5]
They are both 99s. Thanks for the help. Stocks appear to be original. Do you think he's on par as far as value goes?
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/30/2017 3:19:27 PM EDT
[#6]
For numbers matching guns the prices aren't bad...stock finish look original?
A last ditch wouldn't have things like AA sights. monopod, or dust cover...but could have cleaning rod... The other one, hard to say without knowing maker and series, but $250 is a good price for a numbers matching gun... This is just MHO... ETA, you you posted pics with the manufacturer and series info...I can dig up more info later... |
|
|
|
Posted: 3/30/2017 3:32:13 PM EDT
[#7]
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/30/2017 8:42:46 PM EDT
[#8]
Ended up picking up one. Might go back tomorrow for the last ditch. Pretty happy with it as I had about everything I wanted for my WWII rifles except any Japanese ones.
 Attached File Attached File |
|
|
|
Posted: 3/30/2017 9:11:55 PM EDT
[#9]
99's are cool...still relatively cheap in general, and so many makers/variations, you can build a nice collection, and enjoy the thrill of the hunt for a good while....
While you can usually find guns at good prices, if they don't have all the goodies, the secondary market on them is nuts...original monopods, dustcovers, and cleaning rods get spendy, as do the plastic muzzle covers and original slings. But don't think you need to grab a monopod or dust cover...they did away with them as production went on, so certain series they disappear...so you can have a rear band with the mount for the monopod, but no monopod, and that may be correct for that rifle...so don't make your rifle "wrong" by adding stuff that may not be correct... I will try to figure what series that gun is, and let you know what it should and shouldn't have... |
|
|
|
Posted: 3/30/2017 10:35:33 PM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Ended up picking up one. Might go back tomorrow for the last ditch. Pretty happy with it as I had about everything I wanted for my WWII rifles except any Japanese ones.https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/210304/IMG-20170330-194156-177650.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/210304/IMG-20170330-194143-177651.JPG 
But then again I just got my first one a couple weeks ago. Just shot it for the first time...so much fun. Not sure why these don't have the cult following Enfields or Mauser have. |
|
|
|
Posted: 3/30/2017 11:00:30 PM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Bluing looks nice and the stock is good for an Arisaka (anyone else notice they tend to be more likely to be beat to crap for some reason?). I'd say you done good
But then again I just got my first one a couple weeks ago. Just shot it for the first time...so much fun. Not sure why these don't have the cult following Enfields or Mauser have. |
|
|
|
Posted: 3/31/2017 8:51:51 AM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Bluing looks nice and the stock is good for an Arisaka (anyone else notice they tend to be more likely to be beat to crap for some reason?). I'd say you done good
But then again I just got my first one a couple weeks ago. Just shot it for the first time...so much fun. Not sure why these don't have the cult following Enfields or Mauser have. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Bluing looks nice and the stock is good for an Arisaka (anyone else notice they tend to be more likely to be beat to crap for some reason?). I'd say you done good
But then again I just got my first one a couple weeks ago. Just shot it for the first time...so much fun. Not sure why these don't have the cult following Enfields or Mauser have. From Ship of Ghosts about an American of Japanese decent who was captured when the Houston was sunk, who was being asked by guards why he wouldn't switch sides: Fujita asked them why would anyone want to join a military that was busy loosing a world war. That kind of talk got him well-acquainted with their rifle butts. |
|
|
|
Posted: 3/31/2017 10:54:49 AM EDT
[#13]
Yeah, nice looking rifle. I have one that isn't a last ditch but has a lot rougher, say cruder stock than this one. It was brought back by my dad.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/31/2017 5:34:06 PM EDT
[#14]
Ire member a time when you could hardly give those things away, shortly after the war, Jap stuff was considered junk.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/31/2017 5:44:43 PM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Ire member a time when you could hardly give those things away, shortly after the war, Jap stuff was considered junk. |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/1/2017 1:44:17 PM EDT
[#16]
I went back for the last ditch today
 Attached File Attached FileI found a site that helped with manufacturers and series. They are Tokyo Juki Kogyo Series 27 Kokura Series 22 Any idea what would be correct for the earlier one? AA sights, monopod, dust cover, etc.Thanks! |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/2/2017 2:11:36 PM EDT
[#17]
I like my type 99. Its fun to shoot, accurate, and cheap to reload for. I have heard others call them junk but, they are mistaken. The type 99 is a solid bolt gun.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/3/2017 7:51:22 AM EDT
[#18]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
I like my type 99. Its fun to shoot, accurate, and cheap to reload for. I have heard others call them junk but, they are mistaken. The type 99 is a solid bolt gun. |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/3/2017 11:47:33 AM EDT
[#19]
So, your earlier rifle is a Kokura Arsenal manufactured Series 22 manufactured late 42 to early 43...
I will double check the accessories it should have base on s/n...if it had a monopod, you can usually see markings on either side of the stock where it was mounted, so that might give you a clue, but most likely it had the AA sights, and of course a cleaning rod...you can get a repro rod, and the parts for the AA sight if needed. Monopods and dustcovers are pricey even for repro's typically... I'll try to check on the pod and cover later tonight... Your last ditch is a Series 27 Toyo Juki Kogyo or TJK....last ditch of course... Nice pieces for sure... |
|
|
Win a FREE Membership!
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.
Attached File
Attached File
Attached File