Nagoya Arsenal Type 99 Arisaka Short Rifle — Sporterized 7.7 Japanese Bolt-Action with Monte-Carlo Stock
This early-production Type 99 Arisaka started life as an Imperial Japanese service rifle and was later thoughtfully sporterized for civilian use. It retains the Nagoya “shachi” emblem and a ground chrysanthemum, confirming wartime capture and repatriation. A hardwood Monte-Carlo stock with cheek-piece, white-line spacers, and sling-swivel studs modernizes the handling, while the receiver has been drilled and tapped and the military rear sight removed to simplify optic mounting. The result is a rugged, chrome-lined 7.7 Japanese bolt gun that blends WWII history with practical field updates.
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 metal was refinished during the sporter conversion. The stock exhibits minor scratches, small scuffs, and scattered blemishes consistent with light field handling.
What’s Included
- Nagoya Arsenal Type 99 Arisaka Short Rifle (sporterized as described)
The strong Arisaka receiver, famed for exceptional metallurgy, remains intact along with its charger guide, dust-cover rails, and hinged floorplate. These original features preserve the rifle’s structural integrity and historical character.
The 25.5-inch barrel is believed to be chrome-lined, a feature introduced by Japan to combat tropical corrosion during WWII. Combined with a right-hand 4-groove twist, it supports reliable accuracy with modern 7.7 Japanese loads.
Sporting upgrades focus on usability. The Monte-Carlo stock raises the comb for optic alignment, while the 14.25-inch length of pull fits most adult shooters. White-line spacers and a capped pistol grip add classic sporting style.
Receiver drilling and tapping, along with removal of the military rear sight, clear the way for a scope, turning this former battle rifle into a capable hunting or range companion without altering its robust action.