Rifle ID

jar84203 · June 1, 2009, 08:35 PM

Does anyone know what rifle this is? The person my grandfather got it from said it was German. Any info would be helpful. Thanks

bamafan4life · June 1, 2009, 08:38 PM

hmm that looks like a old mauser rifle of some sort perhaps u should post this in the curio and relect section.

Leif · June 1, 2009, 08:39 PM

Japanese Arisaka of some sort. Last ditch?

Jimro · June 1, 2009, 08:41 PM

On first glance the receiver looks like an 1893 Mauser, but the bolt isn't right...

I'll see if I can dig up anything.

Jimro

gbran · June 2, 2009, 12:07 AM

Looks Jap to me.

.300 Weatherby Mag · June 2, 2009, 12:31 AM

Japanese Arisaka Substitute Type 99 aka "Last Ditch"

These were made late in the war as a stripped down rifle that was a primitive as they could possibly produce that would still function....

The wooden buttplate, crude rear sight and rough bolt give it away....

**Mike Irwin** · June 2, 2009, 01:19 AM

Agreed, Arisaka-style last ditch.

You can even see where the 'mum has been ground off.

James K · June 2, 2009, 11:14 PM

Yep, those Germans spoke Japanese. It is a Type 99 late war rifle, with the firing mechanism removed. While some Japanese rifles are becoming valuable, that type has little value. I would consider it a wall hanger and not try to fire it or restore it to firing condition.

Jim

elkman06 · June 3, 2009, 10:02 PM

Agreed, Arisaka w/ the knurled end cap and probably firing pin, spring, etc removed.
elkman06

June 1, 2009, 08:41 PM	#4
Jimro Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2006 Posts: 7,097	On first glance the receiver looks like an 1893 Mauser, but the bolt isn't right... I'll see if I can dig up anything. Jimro __________________ Machine guns are awesome until you have to carry one.

June 2, 2009, 12:31 AM	#6
.300 Weatherby Mag Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2008 Posts: 1,777	Japanese Arisaka Substitute Type 99 aka "Last Ditch" These were made late in the war as a stripped down rifle that was a primitive as they could possibly produce that would still function.... The wooden buttplate, crude rear sight and rough bolt give it away.... Last edited by .300 Weatherby Mag; June 2, 2009 at 12:40 AM.

June 2, 2009, 01:19 AM	#7
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,381	Agreed, Arisaka-style last ditch. You can even see where the 'mum has been ground off. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

June 3, 2009, 10:02 PM	#9
elkman06 Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2006 Location: Wyoming Posts: 885	Agreed, Arisaka w/ the knurled end cap and probably firing pin, spring, etc removed. elkman06 __________________ "The right of the citizens to bear arms in the defense of themselves and of the state shall not be denied." Wyoming Constitution Article 1, Sec24 "Better to be tried by 12 than carried by 6"

June 1, 2009, 08:38 PM	#2
bamafan4life Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2009 Posts: 190	hmm that looks like a old mauser rifle of some sort perhaps u should post this in the curio and relect section.

June 1, 2009, 08:39 PM	#3
Leif Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2005 Posts: 1,237	Japanese Arisaka of some sort. Last ditch?

June 2, 2009, 12:07 AM	#5
gbran Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2004 Location: Middle California Posts: 364	Looks Jap to me.

June 2, 2009, 11:14 PM	#8
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Yep, those Germans spoke Japanese. It is a Type 99 late war rifle, with the firing mechanism removed. While some Japanese rifles are becoming valuable, that type has little value. I would consider it a wall hanger and not try to fire it or restore it to firing condition. Jim