Interested in the Arisaka 99

acarpenter · 03-28-2008, 08:35 PM

Anyone like the Arisaka 99s? I don't know if I want to get one if I won't be able to get ammo for it...buuut I am interested in expanding my collection. How do they shoot?

*****ON ANOTHER NOTE.
I found one to possibly buy, if I hear enough good things, but it is missing a little piece. I have provided a picture to make up for my lack of vocabulary in the field. Anyone who might be able to confirm that I can get the part to replace it, and what the part would be called would be GREATLY appreciated...

F1609 · 03-29-2008, 09:21 PM

I'm pretty sure that is just the Bayonet Lug. By that picture the only thing the rifle seems to be missing is the cleaning rod, which is no big deal at all for shooting. Unless there is more to the picture than I see. What you are pointing as is just a like a little metal peice with groves that looks as if something slides onto it?

GlockMeister · 03-29-2008, 09:32 PM

Yes on the Bayonet lug. I second that.

acarpenter · 03-30-2008, 01:37 AM

**The picture that I put up is not of the actual rifle. I didn't think to get a cellphone pic while I was there so I stole one from someones auction to be representative**

I think I decided that it is the "front band". It is missing that entire piece at the end that should hold the upper and lower stock pieces together. I think I ffound the part at this page. What do you guys think.
Front Band Japanese Arisaka (Style B) [MISC-176] - $12.00 : Buymilsurp.com, Your source for military surplus.

nathangdad · 03-30-2008, 02:25 AM

Metallurgically, the Japanese combat rifle of WW2 had what is generally regarded as the strongest action of any WW2 combat rifle. This was spurred on by the inability of that nation to combine quality control and mass production of ammunition.

It is a historically interesting firearm.

On the downside, these guns are 60+ years old at present so
missing parts may require expensive machining to recreate should you have the ability to design the part.

The ammo, obviously, is another tough to surmount issue.

I, personally, would not choose to buy one other than to have in
the guncase as a conversation piece but I do understand other
people will see it differently.

Good luck and good shooting

Capt'n Mil Coll · 04-02-2008, 02:29 AM

Well because I collect the WWII long rifles I have a 99 and a 44 and a type 38. They are alll modified mauser actions. I have no problem shooting them. Other than the rounds being so expensive. They are kind of fun to shoot. Take em to the gun range and they stir up some looks and questions. As far as the type 99 its hard to tell you how they shoot. They shoot just like a 98 mauser. Well actually more like a 95 Mauser. Just a fun rifle to shoot now and then.

freewilly57 · 04-03-2008, 01:02 PM

I happen to have an Arisaka that was re-tooled by someone to shoot 30-06. It's not the prettiest gun in the world, however, It is one of the most rugged, and most accurate gun's that I own. It's killed alot of deer at the 200 yard +/- range with the open sights. So, apparently it's possible to have one setup to shoot "Normal" ammo.

acarpenter · 04-03-2008, 07:52 PM

My buddy actually bought it yesterday. He was really interested in it, and I figured, well at least I'll still be able to shoot it. And don't have to track down the ammo.
I'll put up some pics of it since he isn't a member.

Fatstrat · 04-13-2008, 08:04 AM

Before you just buy the 1st barrel band you see, be aware that there were some variations and that you must find the correct type that fits your Arsenal/Series.
Collecting Arisaka's, particularly the T-99, is a facinating field because of the MANY variations. Which denote the evolution of thr war going progessively bad for the Japanese. To the extent that by wars end, the rifle they were producing bore little resemblence to the early war rifle in terms of quality and appearence.

03-29-2008, 09:32 PM	#3
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 4,943 Trader Rating: (0)	Yes on the Bayonet lug. I second that. __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

03-30-2008, 02:25 AM	#5
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,255 Trader Rating: (0)	Good and bad Metallurgically, the Japanese combat rifle of WW2 had what is generally regarded as the strongest action of any WW2 combat rifle. This was spurred on by the inability of that nation to combine quality control and mass production of ammunition. It is a historically interesting firearm. On the downside, these guns are 60+ years old at present so missing parts may require expensive machining to recreate should you have the ability to design the part. The ammo, obviously, is another tough to surmount issue. I, personally, would not choose to buy one other than to have in the guncase as a conversation piece but I do understand other people will see it differently. Good luck and good shooting Last edited by nathangdad; 03-30-2008 at 02:26 AM. Reason: spelling error

04-13-2008, 08:04 AM	#9
Fatstrat Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 84 Trader Rating: (0)	RE: Front Barrel Band. Before you just buy the 1st barrel band you see, be aware that there were some variations and that you must find the correct type that fits your Arsenal/Series. Collecting Arisaka's, particularly the T-99, is a facinating field because of the MANY variations. Which denote the evolution of thr war going progessively bad for the Japanese. To the extent that by wars end, the rifle they were producing bore little resemblence to the early war rifle in terms of quality and appearence.

03-29-2008, 09:21 PM	#2
F1609 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Medina, Ohio Posts: 201 Trader Rating: (0)	I'm pretty sure that is just the Bayonet Lug. By that picture the only thing the rifle seems to be missing is the cleaning rod, which is no big deal at all for shooting. Unless there is more to the picture than I see. What you are pointing as is just a like a little metal peice with groves that looks as if something slides onto it?

03-30-2008, 01:37 AM	#4
acarpenter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 278 Trader Rating: (0)	The picture that I put up is not of the actual rifle. I didn't think to get a cellphone pic while I was there so I stole one from someones auction to be representative I think I decided that it is the "front band". It is missing that entire piece at the end that should hold the upper and lower stock pieces together. I think I ffound the part at this page. What do you guys think. Front Band Japanese Arisaka (Style B) [MISC-176] - $12.00 : Buymilsurp.com, Your source for military surplus.

04-02-2008, 02:29 AM	#6
Capt'n Mil Coll Military Rifle Collector Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right behind you. -NRA Member- Posts: 2,058 Trader Rating: (0)	Well because I collect the WWII long rifles I have a 99 and a 44 and a type 38. They are alll modified mauser actions. I have no problem shooting them. Other than the rounds being so expensive. They are kind of fun to shoot. Take em to the gun range and they stir up some looks and questions. As far as the type 99 its hard to tell you how they shoot. They shoot just like a 98 mauser. Well actually more like a 95 Mauser. Just a fun rifle to shoot now and then.

04-03-2008, 01:02 PM	#7
freewilly57 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Thumb of Michigan Posts: 13 Trader Rating: (0)	I happen to have an Arisaka that was re-tooled by someone to shoot 30-06. It's not the prettiest gun in the world, however, It is one of the most rugged, and most accurate gun's that I own. It's killed alot of deer at the 200 yard +/- range with the open sights. So, apparently it's possible to have one setup to shoot "Normal" ammo.

04-03-2008, 07:52 PM	#8
acarpenter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 278 Trader Rating: (0)	My buddy actually bought it yesterday. He was really interested in it, and I figured, well at least I'll still be able to shoot it. And don't have to track down the ammo. I'll put up some pics of it since he isn't a member.