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crankyranke · January 5, 2010, 03:36 PM

its my buddys rifle, he got it from a great uncle who took it as a war trophy in wwll. it is a jap weapon it has the jap symbol above the chamber and has been sanded down to hide the logo. the bolt sticks straight out and the sights have the airel sights on the sides. i think it might be a type 99 what can i look for that will tell me what it is? and also what cal. it is any help would be nice thanks.

January 5, 2010, 03:36 PM	#1
crankyranke Member Join Date: August 23, 2009 Location: indiana Posts: 19	need help figuring out what kinda rifle this is its my buddys rifle, he got it from a great uncle who took it as a war trophy in wwll. it is a jap weapon it has the jap symbol above the chamber and has been sanded down to hide the logo. the bolt sticks straight out and the sights have the airel sights on the sides. i think it might be a type 99 what can i look for that will tell me what it is? and also what cal. it is any help would be nice thanks.