Kokura Arsenal Type 99 Short Rifle, WWII, .30-06 Springfield Conversion, 25.9 in Barrel
This WWII-era Kokura Arsenal Type 99 Short Rifle has been converted to .30-06 Springfield, offering a historically significant Japanese service rifle adapted for a widely available cartridge. It bears the Kokura stacked-cannonballs emblem and Japanese model script, with the chrysanthemum crest ground to indicate surrendered Imperial property. The rifle retains core Type 99 features including the cock-on-closing action, tangent/ladder rear sight with fold-out anti-aircraft wings, and a protected front post.
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: This rifle shows numerous dents, scuffs, and areas of wood wear consistent with age and service. No major bore damage is evident.
What’s Included
- Kokura Arsenal Type 99 Short Rifle converted to .30-06
Produced at Kokura Arsenal in Japan during the WWII era, this Short Rifle variant is identified by the stacked-cannonballs emblem and Japanese model script on the receiver ring. The chrysanthemum crest has been ground/defaced, aligning with rifles surrendered at the end of the war.
The conversion to .30-06 Springfield is confirmed by the chamber stamp. It retains the original internal 5-round box magazine loaded by stripper clip, for a capacity of 5+1, and preserves the rifle’s original operating characteristics.
The bolt-action system is cock-on-closing and uses a large knurled rear disc safety knob. Sighting equipment includes a protected front post and a tangent/ladder rear sight with fold-out anti-aircraft wings for elevation and rapid reference.
Furniture and hardware include a full-length hardwood stock with a full-length upper handguard, two barrel bands, side sling swivels, and a steel buttplate. The nose cap incorporates a bayonet lug for the Type 30 bayonet. Additional features include a straight bolt handle, a gas relief port on the left receiver wall, and a 25.9 in barrel.