Deactivated Matching Arisaka Type 99 Rifle SN. 2386 ^ +

Deactivated Japanese Arisaka Type 99 7.7mm Rifle in good deactivated condition. Late war example, with Matching numbers, Mem intact, Nagoya military arsenal markings, and original sling. The Arisaka Rifle entered service in 1899 and was used until the end of WWII. The Type 38 was replaced in 1941 by the heavier calibre Type 99. It was the main battle rifle of the imperial Japanese forces and was used in Mongolia and China, as well as fighting the allies during WWII. It was the longest bolt action rifle in service during the war and was nearly as tall as the troops who used it. Post war testing showed that the Type 38/99 had one of the strongest actions of all the in service rifles at the time. All deactivated weapons sold by D and B Militaria are deactivated in the United Kingdom and hold a London or Birmingham proof mark and certificate stating that the weapon has been deactivated correctly.