I am purchasing an Arisaka Type-99 that is apparently "series 6." I had never heard of the 'series' in variations. I know there's the Type 99 and the Type 38, the paratrooper take down, and I know there's the last ditch guns that are just crudely or quick made variants but, I wasn't aware of variations of the Type-99? ARE there differences in the caliber as well? I know the Type 38 is 6.5 Arisaka, and as far as I know the Type 99 is 7.7 Arisaka, but I also know that I'm not too familiar with what weapons used rimmed, semi-rimmed, rimless, etc. Someone please enlighten me; thanks.
Can someone explain the 'series' of Arisakas to me?
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Bullseye57
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This website has some pertinent info on markings and series data for Type 99's and 38's.
Hope this helps.
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Hope this helps.
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There is also a Type 44 Calvary carbine in 6.5. This link may help you identify some. http://oldmilitarymarkings.com/japanese_markings.html
The "Series" markings are due to the fact that with the Type 99's the serial numbers only went to 99,999. Once that number was passed the next batch was marked Series 2 and started over at 1. A 6 series would be later manufactured model. The link will tell you how to read the characters and what they signify.
Arisaka's are fun to shoot and easy to reload for. The bayonets are addicting too.
The "Series" markings are due to the fact that with the Type 99's the serial numbers only went to 99,999. Once that number was passed the next batch was marked Series 2 and started over at 1. A 6 series would be later manufactured model. The link will tell you how to read the characters and what they signify.
Arisaka's are fun to shoot and easy to reload for. The bayonets are addicting too.
Bullseye57
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Oops, Yes I did! However that next post by SRH has the same website link I forgot to include in mine.
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greenr18, enjoy that Arisaka. Ammo isn't the problem it once was, PPU and others are making new, reloadable ammo. Series 6 is a fairly late one. It may not be as well finished as an earlier gun, but all arisaka's, including the "last ditch" rifles had to pass proof. The latter guns should more properly referred to as "substitute standard" The Japanese made every attempt to lower costs and speed up production with these guns. One of the first things to go was the chrome lined barrel. The steel buttplate soon followed, along with the cleaning rod, the wire monopod, and the aircraft sights, in an attempt to save steel for other things.
Arisakas may not be the prettiest milsurp out there but they are one of the very best at fulfilling their intended purpose. They are nearly indestructible. The Japanese were the first to realize that a chrome lined bore in a rifle using corossive ammo, was an enormous advantage in a humid, tropical environment. The sliding bolt cover was perfect for keeping dirt out of the action, and a smart soldier knew that a judicious whack with a hammer, in the right places, would keep it from rattling. That odd, in front of the receiver peep sight is easily adapted to, and quick to use. I have started many a fight with these words, but I will continue to say them:
I will take a good, early model 99 Arisaka into battle over ANY Mauser, 98 or otherwise.
Good shooting!
Arisakas may not be the prettiest milsurp out there but they are one of the very best at fulfilling their intended purpose. They are nearly indestructible. The Japanese were the first to realize that a chrome lined bore in a rifle using corossive ammo, was an enormous advantage in a humid, tropical environment. The sliding bolt cover was perfect for keeping dirt out of the action, and a smart soldier knew that a judicious whack with a hammer, in the right places, would keep it from rattling. That odd, in front of the receiver peep sight is easily adapted to, and quick to use. I have started many a fight with these words, but I will continue to say them:
I will take a good, early model 99 Arisaka into battle over ANY Mauser, 98 or otherwise.
Good shooting!
Then there are the Type I (that's the letter I) 6.5s. Since the Japanese Army controlled production, the Navy had to go to Italy to have rifles made. Many were made by Beretta and many also used Carcano actions. They are very nice, and despite no shortage of European wood to make one piece buttstocks, they are still the two piece type.
A friend of mine has 23 Arisakas, one marked PB with a PB marked bayonet. The 6.5 ones are really sweet shooters.
A friend of mine has 23 Arisakas, one marked PB with a PB marked bayonet. The 6.5 ones are really sweet shooters.
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