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woolleyworm · 09-21-2009, 09:24 PM

One sure sign that it's a late model is to look at the safety on the end of the bolt, if it's knurled, it is NOT a late model. I have yet to see one without knurling that was a last ditch and vice versa. I would agree with you that you have a earlier version from your statements. Vast majority of 99's were 7.7, but it would be best to have this confirmed by a gunsmith, if you can't tell. Ammo is available from Norma; it is also not hard to find components for reloading either.

09-21-2009, 09:24 PM	#4
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,888	Re: Arisaka Type 99 Rifle... One sure sign that it's a late model is to look at the safety on the end of the bolt, if it's knurled, it is NOT a late model. I have yet to see one without knurling that was a last ditch and vice versa. I would agree with you that you have a earlier version from your statements. Vast majority of 99's were 7.7, but it would be best to have this confirmed by a gunsmith, if you can't tell. Ammo is available from Norma; it is also not hard to find components for reloading either. __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .