After a short period of testing using modified Type 38 rifles and ironing out of teething issues, the Type 99 was born. As such, a new weapon would have to be devised for the Japanese Army to replace the outclassed Type 38 and put the Emperor's land army on equal footing with her adversaries. As such, the Arisaka rifle was selected for purchase and given British-applicable designations upon delivery: Rifle, Magazine, caliber Pattern Rifle, Magazine, caliber Pattern Carbine, Magazine, caliber Pattern The Chinese 7. In fact, the Type 38 even served as the official primary service rifle of the British Army for a time. The Type 38 went on to serve the Empire for thirty years as the army's rifle of choice. A new cartridge with a pointed tip - the 38th Year Type, 6. The bolt work followed more in line with the original Mauser design and featured a larger, easier-to-grab, bolt handle. Origins: The Type 38 Rifle The Meiji 38th Year rifle Type 38 appeared in and was considered an improvement over the previous offerings of the and attempts.
Production lasted from into before ending with Japan's surrender. The Type 99 was furthered a handful of designs that included the Short Rifle, Long Rifle, an airborne variant and a dedicated sniper model. The type was intended to replace the turn-of-the-century Meiji 38th Year rifle but never materialized as an all-out replacement due to demand. The Type 99 was one of the standard bolt-action combat rifles to be utilized by the Empire of Japan during the Second World War.Īt her start, she proved a reliable and robust weapon but the closing noose of the Pacific Theater soon brought about drastic changes in her production methods, often leading to a subclass weapon system. Credit: Right side view of the Arisaka Type 99 bolt-action rifle color. If your category is not listed then that means no one has that part currently for sale.The Type 99 rifle was designed from the existing Type 38 infantry rifle, though chambered to fire the more effective 7. The organization of this site is subject to change based on users comments and suggestions. Then scroll down to the parts group that contains that part. To find what you need, first scroll down to the rifle model you need parts for. Japanese Arisaka Rifles, Buying #101 (Type 38 or Type 99, What To Look For & More)
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