Japanese Arisaka Type 99 - 7.7x58mm caliber - The Firearms Forum

SW44Mag · 05-01-2008, 10:17 AM

My dad was a USMC veteran of WWII and brought home Japanese Arisaka Type 99 rifle. It is missing the sight at the end of the barrel and needs a new spring for the firing pin. Does anyone know where I can find these items? I've looked on the Internet, but haven't had any luck. I'm not planing on firing it, but I'd like it to be in working condition. Any help would be appreciated.

pawn · 05-01-2008, 11:37 AM

I didn't see the parts you need, but these guys could probably steer you in the right direction...

http://www.surplusrifle.com/arisaka/index.asp

Dan70 · 05-01-2008, 08:58 PM

Try here. http://www.e-gunparts.com/productsch...zTYPE%2099
#5 is the firing pin spring and front sight parts are #7 - 9.

SW44Mag · 05-02-2008, 09:00 AM

Thanks pawn & Dan70. I appreciate the information. Now I can get the rifle back in it's original condition.

TRAP55 · 05-04-2008, 01:03 PM

This will tell you what all those stampings on it mean.
http://www.radix.net/%7Ebbrown/japanese_markings.html

djohns6 · 05-04-2008, 06:33 PM

Try Ebay ( yes , they still sell gun parts ) or that firearms auction site . PM me for the name .

polishshooter · 05-06-2008, 08:47 AM

Try http://www.ssporters.com/

They generally have everything you need for surplus parts, but you have to call them, and they are so early 20th Century in their "systems...."

The order is handwritten and a carbon copy of the invoice (how often do you see THEM anymore?

) is even included in the shipment.

That said, I have dealt with them many times, the guys on the phone know their stuff, shipping is reasonable and quick, and more often than not, when the other guys like Sarco and Numrich are "out of stock,: they'll have it.

Actually, here is the link directly to their Arisaka page: http://www.ssporters.com/parts/JAPM38%2099.htm

SW44Mag · 05-07-2008, 12:19 PM

Thank you all for your input. I was able to get all the necessary parts from e-gunparts.com and the assembly instructions for the bolt from surplusrifle.com. It is now in its original working condition. From the markings; the chrysanthemum was filed off, meaning it was a surrendered weapon and the markings tell me it was manufactured by Kokura Arsenal between 1939-1945. The serial # is 62965 with a 25 series number character. The identical serial number is on all appropriate parts; receiver, bolt and firing pin. Though 100,000 rifles were produce in most series of this rifle, only 92,000 were produced in the #25 series.
It was very interesting reading all the information about this rifle. Thanks again for all your input.

05-01-2008, 10:17 AM	#1
SW44Mag Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 12	Japanese Arisaka Type 99 - 7.7x58mm caliber My dad was a USMC veteran of WWII and brought home Japanese Arisaka Type 99 rifle. It is missing the sight at the end of the barrel and needs a new spring for the firing pin. Does anyone know where I can find these items? I've looked on the Internet, but haven't had any luck. I'm not planing on firing it, but I'd like it to be in working condition. Any help would be appreciated. -->

05-01-2008, 08:58 PM	#3
Dan70 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: GA Posts: 111	Re: Japanese Arisaka Type 99 - 7.7x58mm caliber Try here. http://www.e-gunparts.com/productsch...zTYPE%2099 #5 is the firing pin spring and front sight parts are #7 - 9. Last edited by Dan70; 05-01-2008 at 09:00 PM..

05-02-2008, 09:00 AM	#4
SW44Mag Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 12	Re: Japanese Arisaka Type 99 - 7.7x58mm caliber Thanks pawn & Dan70. I appreciate the information. Now I can get the rifle back in it's original condition.

05-04-2008, 06:33 PM	#6
djohns6 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 194	Re: Japanese Arisaka Type 99 - 7.7x58mm caliber Try Ebay ( yes , they still sell gun parts ) or that firearms auction site . PM me for the name . Last edited by djohns6; 05-04-2008 at 06:34 PM..

05-07-2008, 12:19 PM	#8
SW44Mag Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 12	Re: Japanese Arisaka Type 99 - 7.7x58mm caliber Thank you all for your input. I was able to get all the necessary parts from e-gunparts.com and the assembly instructions for the bolt from surplusrifle.com. It is now in its original working condition. From the markings; the chrysanthemum was filed off, meaning it was a surrendered weapon and the markings tell me it was manufactured by Kokura Arsenal between 1939-1945. The serial # is 62965 with a 25 series number character. The identical serial number is on all appropriate parts; receiver, bolt and firing pin. Though 100,000 rifles were produce in most series of this rifle, only 92,000 were produced in the #25 series. It was very interesting reading all the information about this rifle. Thanks again for all your input. Last edited by SW44Mag; 05-07-2008 at 12:20 PM..

05-01-2008, 11:37 AM	#2
pawn Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 1,469	Re: Japanese Arisaka Type 99 - 7.7x58mm caliber I didn't see the parts you need, but these guys could probably steer you in the right direction... http://www.surplusrifle.com/arisaka/index.asp __________________ Take care when you get information. The truth is generally seen, rarely heard. -Balthasar Gracian

05-04-2008, 01:03 PM	#5
TRAP55 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Occupied Territory Of Kalifornia Posts: 1,834	Re: Japanese Arisaka Type 99 - 7.7x58mm caliber This will tell you what all those stampings on it mean. http://www.radix.net/%7Ebbrown/japanese_markings.html __________________ Aim small...Miss small www.mausercentral.com/forum

05-06-2008, 08:47 AM	#7
polishshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 7,859	Re: Japanese Arisaka Type 99 - 7.7x58mm caliber Try http://www.ssporters.com/ They generally have everything you need for surplus parts, but you have to call them, and they are so early 20th Century in their "systems...." The order is handwritten and a carbon copy of the invoice (how often do you see THEM anymore?) is even included in the shipment. That said, I have dealt with them many times, the guys on the phone know their stuff, shipping is reasonable and quick, and more often than not, when the other guys like Sarco and Numrich are "out of stock,: they'll have it. Actually, here is the link directly to their Arisaka page: http://www.ssporters.com/parts/JAPM38%2099.htm __________________ The problems we face today are there because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by those who vote for a living. Last edited by polishshooter; 05-06-2008 at 08:49 AM..