Toyo Kogyo Type 99 Jap. Rifle

[1srelluc]

I picked this one up today, very nice shape, all matching but the Series (should be 32nd) does not match-up with what the configuration should be for that series.....More research needed.

Toyo Kogyo would be later known as Mazda and they made rifles from 1939 to 1945 in Hiroshima, Japan.

Of course the Type character being double stuck does not help.

Ground mum.

The rifle's chromed bore was full of preservative and all the screws that were staked haven't been broken loose. A fair number of dings but the OEM finish is very nice overall. The bore cleaned up pristine. They also chromed the bolt face.

 

[Flash]

Can you get ammo for it?

 

[The Duke]

Can you get ammo for it?

Not a common round, for sure.

 

[1srelluc]

Can you get ammo for it?

It's a bit better than $2.00 a round with shipping.

BANNERMAN AMMO 7.7x58 JAP 150gr SPBT 20/bx - Graf & Sons

7.7 Japanese 150gr SPBT Ammunition Assembled in the USA using Prvi Partizan Components. Warning: Only use in firearms inspected by a Gunsmith to be in good condition. Firearms should be designed, marked, and chambered for this cartridge. Bannerman Cartridge Company is committed to providing...

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The good thing is I have a bit better than 500 rounds on-hand. Interarms had it loaded in Germany using reformed Lake City M2 brass back in the 80s and I found a case a few years back.....Good stuff.....Soft point too.

I've always had 7.7 Jap in my line-up since I was a kid so I still have some Norma too.

 

[Flash]

It's a bit better than $2.00 a round with shipping.

BANNERMAN AMMO 7.7x58 JAP 150gr SPBT 20/bx - Graf & Sons

7.7 Japanese 150gr SPBT Ammunition Assembled in the USA using Prvi Partizan Components. Warning: Only use in firearms inspected by a Gunsmith to be in good condition. Firearms should be designed, marked, and chambered for this cartridge. Bannerman Cartridge Company is committed to providing...

www.grafs.com

The good thing is I have a bit better than 500 rounds on-hand. Interarms had it loaded in Germany using reformed Lake City M2 brass back in the 80s and I found a case a few years back.....Good stuff.....Soft point too.

I've always had 7.7 Jap in my line-up since I was a kid so I still have some Norma too.

I had a chance to pick one up a few years ago but I passed because if I got it I would want to shoot it and I figured ammo was close to Unobtainium.

However, it looks like you are set.

 

[1srelluc]

I had a chance to pick one up a few years ago but I passed because if I got it I would want to shoot it and I figured ammo was close to Unobtainium.

However, it looks like you are set.

Graf is my go-to because of their shipping rates.....One box or ten.....A flat $12.95.

 

[odanny]

All i ever heard of was the Arisaka type 99. They didn't do a very good job on the mum, which is cool.

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[1srelluc]

All i ever heard of was the Arisaka type 99. They didn't do a very good job on the mum, which is cool.

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www.militarytrader.com

There are may makers and types, this covers TK but I'm not really getting a match. It's usually spot on as to type/configuration.

Toyo Kogyo

35th Series (Long) 30th Series 31st Series 32nd Series 33rd Series 34th Series 35th Series

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That said nothing is really hard and fast in the last couple years of the war.

 

[1srelluc]

There are may makers and types, this covers TK but I'm not really getting a match. It's usually spot on as to type/configuration.

Toyo Kogyo

35th Series (Long) 30th Series 31st Series 32nd Series 33rd Series 34th Series 35th Series

type99arisakas.weebly.com

That said nothing is really hard and fast in the last couple years of the war.

I just heard back from the owner of the site I posted.

It is indeed a TK 32nd series but it has "transitional" features as the Japanese worked towards simplifying the design while maintaining basic effectiveness due to shortages.

The changes did not happen all at once between one series and the next but it's easy to mistake missing parts for purposely omitted parts.

In fact this rifle is a lot closer to a 33rd series than a 32nd series as far as configuration.

 

[Grumpyolman]

I have an Arisaka type 38. The thing is a tack driver. Still have about 100 rounds for it, although here in Kalifornia, since they outlawed mail order ammo, it's hard to get.

 

[Zincwarrior]

Very cool. Do you ever come across USM1917 Enfields in good condition?

 

[Grumpyolman]

Very cool. Do you ever come across enfields in good condition?

A buddy has a beautiful 1944 Enfield Number 4, With the double only cut rifle barrel in mint condition. He laughingly tried to shoot some genuine wartime .303 one time. Scary....click..................bang! Hahaha.

 

[1srelluc]

Very cool. Do you ever come across USM1917 Enfields in good condition?

Yeah, I bought one about two years ago in mint shape....It even had the correct Kerr Pattern sling on it.

 

[1srelluc]

I have an Arisaka type 38. The thing is a tack driver. Still have about 100 rounds for it, although here in Kalifornia, since they outlawed mail order ammo, it's hard to get.

That's a nice one!

 

[Zincwarrior]

Yeah, I bought one about two years ago in mint shape....It even had the correct Kerr Pattern sling on it.

Probably the only rifle I would like to get...