The Firearm thread: Engineering artistry of wood, polymer and steel.

[Red October1984]

Originally Posted by Buddahaid

Here's one of mine, an Arisaka Type 99 war trophy. The vet who brought it home did the varnish job and I've been very tempted to restore the original finish, however since these had almost no finish when new, I've just left it as is.

The sling is a reproduction as is the muzzle dust cover. This one is from 1943 most likely and saw very little service. It also was not issued with the bolt dust cover, although it has one added by the vet, nor did it ever have a cleaning rod. The Mum is intact so theoretically it's still the Emporer's property, and there are no import markings. The only real regrets I have are the original rubberized canvas sling went missing, and the vet's certificate is lost.

*spits out the water I was drinking*



Wow...

That's one of my bucket list guns...and it's so beautiful. WW1-WW2 era Bolt Action guns are just downright awesome. Though, I bet finding Arisaka ammo is a PITA.