Tokyo/Kokura Arsenal Type 99 Sporterized Short Rifle, 7.7 Japanese, WWII Bolt Action, 24 in. Chrome-Lined Barrel (cut from factory length)
This Tokyo/Kokura Arsenal Type 99 short rifle is a WWII-era bolt action that has been thoughtfully sporterized for lighter handling while keeping its robust military action intact. Chambered in original 7.7 Japanese and fitted with a chrome-lined barrel cut to 24-inch length, it combines historical appeal with practical field utility. Key arsenal markings remain visible, including the “九九式” designation and Tokyo/Kokura stacked-cannonballs stamp, offering clear provenance for collectors.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The original front stock cap is missing.
What’s Included
- Tokyo/Kokura Arsenal Type 99 sporterized short rifle
The rifle retains its two-lug Mauser-style, cock-on-close action, noted for reliable feeding from the 5-round internal box magazine. The bolt root is electro-penciled with matching assembly numbers, confirming military factory practice.
Sporting modifications focus on reduced weight and cleaner lines: the fore-end is shortened, the upper handguard removed, and the bayonet lug, cleaning-rod housing, and finger grooves have been deleted; the anti-aircraft sight wings remain attached to the rear sight slider. These changes leave the chrome-lined barrel fully exposed for quicker cooling and a trimmer profile.
All major receiver markings remain legible. The imperial chrysanthemum has been ground per surrender requirements, yet the Japanese kanji model stamp and Tokyo/Kokura arsenal stacked-cannonballs emblem are intact, preserving historical context.
Sights consist of a front sight body without a vertical blade installed and an adjustable ladder rear graduated to 1,500 meters. The sturdy hardwood stock keeps its steel butt-plate and left-butt sling swivel, resulting in a 12.5-inch length of pull suitable for most shooters.