Nagoya Arsenal Arisaka Type 99 Short Rifle – 7.7 Japanese, Chrome-Lined Bore, WWII Production
This Nagoya-made Type 99 Short Rifle is an early/mid-war example that retains the strong metallurgy and chrome-lined bore for which the model is known. It carries the Nagoya Arsenal mark, a ground chrysanthemum surrender crest, and the desirable anti-aircraft sight wings. With its original two-piece urushi-finished stock and intact monopod lug, this rifle offers collectors a representative piece of Japanese WWII small-arms history.
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 barrel has been drilled and tapped. The chrysanthemum crest has been ground, consistent with a surrendered war trophy. Finish exhibits typical wear for its era.
What’s Included
- Nagoya Arsenal Arisaka Type 99 Short Rifle (serial 90843, series kana prefix)
The 25-inch chrome-lined barrel resists corrosion and reflects the Japanese push for battlefield durability during WWII. This feature was only standard on early Type 99 production, making it a key point of distinction.
The tangent rear sight retains its fold-out anti-aircraft wings, a hallmark Type 99 feature that remains intact on this rifle. The inverted-V front post with protective ears completes the sight picture.
Its two-piece scarf-joint hardwood stock wears the reddish-brown urushi lacquer typical of Nagoya production. Grasping grooves and a monopod lug are present, though the monopod itself is absent.
The strong, Mauser-influenced Type 99 action incorporates a knurled safety knob. Despite later war expediencies, Nagoya’s metallurgy standards provide a solid, reliable bolt-action platform.
Collectors will note the ground chrysanthemum indicating surrender status, adding clear historical context without affecting mechanical integrity. The drilled and tapped barrel suggests post-war sporting adaptation, yet all major military features remain.