Toyo Kogyo Type 99 Short Rifle, 7.7 Japanese, WWII, 26 in Barrel, Kokura-Supervised, Defaced Imperial Chrysanthemum
This WWII-era Type 99 Short Rifle was produced by Toyo Kogyo under Kokura Arsenal supervision and retains hallmark wartime features and markings. It follows the standard short rifle configuration with a 26-inch barrel, left-side sling arrangement, and a 5-round internal box magazine loaded via stripper clips. The receiver ring shows a defaced imperial chrysanthemum, and arsenal/supervision marks are present, making this an identifiable Toyo Kogyo example with period-correct details.
Markings include the Kokura Arsenal supervision mark, Toyo Kogyo subcontract mark, and a circular series kana (unreadable). The rifle is outfitted with a protected front blade sight and a ladder rear sight graduated to 1500 m without AA wings, consistent with its configuration. Dust-cover rails are present, though the cover itself is not included, and the cleaning rod is absent.
The rifle features a hardwood, full-length stock with an upper handguard, steel buttplate, and left-side sling swivels at the butt and mid-band. A bayonet lug assembly is installed. The blued steel receiver and components align with wartime production standards, and the safety is the rear bolt safety knob typical of the Type 99 design.
Chambered in 7.7 Japanese, this rifle maintains the core mechanical layout of the Type 99 Short Rifle with a 26-inch barrel and internal magazine, operated by stripper clips. Its configuration and markings offer clear provenance to Kokura-supervised Toyo Kogyo manufacture during WWII.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are significant handling and use marks throughout. The metal finish and action show obvious rust. The forend slides forward and backward and is not secured; gunsmithing may be required. Refer to the photos for a complete view of the condition.
What’s Included
- Toyo Kogyo Type 99 Short Rifle in 7.7 Japanese
Made by Toyo Kogyo under Kokura Arsenal supervision, this rifle carries the supervision and subcontractor marks associated with that production. The receiver ring displays a defaced imperial chrysanthemum, a detail often seen on surrendered or postwar-processed rifles, and an unreadable circular series kana is present.
It follows the standard Type 99 Short Rifle pattern with a 26-inch barrel, internal 5-round box magazine, and stripper clip loading. The safety is the rear bolt safety knob, and the receiver is blued steel consistent with the period.
Sighting equipment includes a protected front blade with square ears and a ladder rear sight graduated to 1500 m, without AA wings. The left-side sling configuration, bayonet lug assembly, and steel buttplate reflect the typical wartime setup.
The hardwood stock is full-length with an upper handguard and left-side sling swivels at the butt and mid-band. Dust-cover rails are present but the cover is not included, and the cleaning rod is absent, as noted. These details align with many surviving service rifles from the era.