TYPE 99 SERVICE RIFLE Description
7.7x58mm Arisaka cal., Mauser inspired bolt action, 31 in. (initial production Long Rifle variant, rare) or 26 in. barrel length, 5 shot internal box magazine, one-piece bolt construction, controlled feed Mauser style extractor, adj. rear peep style ladder sight with folding anti-aircraft lead arms, fixed shrouded front blade sight, full length wooden stock, full length upper handguard, bottom mounted sling swivels, metal buttplate, finger grooves on forearm, knurled knob style safety located on the rear of the bolt body, straight bolt handle, action operated sliding dust cover, lever-style bolt release with integral ejector, folding monopod attached to rear barrel band, blued finish. Mfg. 1939-1945.