Toyo Kogyo Arisaka Type 99 Short Rifle, Late-War Last-Ditch, 7.7 Japanese, WWII, 26 in Barrel
This WWII Japanese Arisaka Type 99 Short Rifle was manufactured by Toyo Kogyo in a late-war "last-ditch" configuration. It is chambered in 7.7 Japanese with a 26 in barrel and fixed iron sights. The receiver ring bears the Imperial chrysanthemum crest, adding notable historical interest.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
The bolt lacks a firing pin, so the rifle is not operable. Exterior metal surfaces show rust and pitting. The hardwood stock has numerous blemishes and scratches. The bore is shiny, and the rifling shows visible definition despite blemishes.
What's Included
- Toyo Kogyo Arisaka Type 99 Short Rifle chambered in 7.7 Japanese
Produced in Japan during WWII, this Toyo Kogyo Type 99 represents the late-war "last-ditch" pattern. These rifles were simplified to speed production while maintaining core functionality in the 7.7 Japanese service chambering.
As a late-war configuration, it omits accessories typical of early production, including the dust cover, monopod, and cleaning rod. Hardware is simplified with a wooden buttplate and pinned barrel bands, and it uses a single transverse stock bolt.
The stock is a straight-comb, pistol-grip hardwood design with a left-side grasping groove and a short upper handguard. Sling attachment follows the late Type 99 layout: a left-side rear sling swivel on the butt and a front sling loop on the lower band.
Sighting is straightforward and rugged, featuring an unhooded front blade on a squared base and a fixed rear sight block. The turned-down bolt handle with a round knob and the 26 in barrel support the rifle’s compact "short rifle" handling within the platform.
The receiver ring retains the Imperial chrysanthemum crest, a defining Japanese military mark that underscores its wartime origin and service lineage.