Type 99 Sniper Rifle Description
7.7x58mm Arisaka cal., Mauser inspired bolt action, 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, integral scope mount rail on left side of receiver for mounting dedicated 2.5 or 4 power scope, full length wooden stock with relief cut on the left side to accommodate the scope mount, 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 or down-turned bolt handle, action operated sliding dust cover, lever-style bolt release with integral ejector, blued finish. Mfg. 1939-1945.