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madcratebuilder · March 17, 2012, 06:42 AM

My Aunt called me last week and asked my to stop by. I have not seen her in a few years and has concerned as she is 90+. I made the three hour trip yesterday and found she is doing well and she wanted me to have "this old rifle" she found in some of my late uncles effects.

My aunt recalls my uncle brought it home from the war but wasn't 100% sure. I can't recall my uncle ever saying anything about it. He was a hunter and had nice bolt guns in his day. I've asked her to look for any war time papers from my uncle. Bring back documentation would be very cool to have.

It's an Arisaka type 99, series 5 from what I can tell. Still trying to find info on the markings. Rifle and small parts are matching, bolt and bolt parts are matching. The wood appears to be bone dry. It does not look like it has ever been oiled. Has the cleaning rod, non monopod lower band and no bolt cover. Photo's soon.

I would sure take any advise on a good site for Arisaka info.

March 17, 2012, 06:42 AM	#1
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 4,923	Arisaka type 99 My Aunt called me last week and asked my to stop by. I have not seen her in a few years and has concerned as she is 90+. I made the three hour trip yesterday and found she is doing well and she wanted me to have "this old rifle" she found in some of my late uncles effects. My aunt recalls my uncle brought it home from the war but wasn't 100% sure. I can't recall my uncle ever saying anything about it. He was a hunter and had nice bolt guns in his day. I've asked her to look for any war time papers from my uncle. Bring back documentation would be very cool to have. It's an Arisaka type 99, series 5 from what I can tell. Still trying to find info on the markings. Rifle and small parts are matching, bolt and bolt parts are matching. The wood appears to be bone dry. It does not look like it has ever been oiled. Has the cleaning rod, non monopod lower band and no bolt cover. Photo's soon. I would sure take any advise on a good site for Arisaka info.