Arisaka Type 99
Is the series stamp always placed to the left of the serial number?
I have a type 99 from the Nagoya arsenal that I think may be a 0 series...
I have a type 99 from the Nagoya arsenal that I think may be a 0 series...
0
-
Its late war from kokura arsensal series 25 63xxx , just trying to figure out how the rifles were made , if there worth shooting, anything like that 0 -
Lotta questions left to be answered first. Original configuration or sporterized? Original stock finish or refinished? Matching numbers? There are several numbered parts (Bolt, inside safety knob, Extractor, front barrel band). All these will have 3 digits. Those 3 should match last 3 of serial on receiver. Pics would help. 0 -
The bolt number is different. All the others are matching 0 -
The stock is original, and not refinnished.The number on the bolt isn't matching all others do.[img][/img],I can get this to accept a picture file for some reason... 0 -
Mum present? 0 -
There's a sticky at top of page about posting pics.
A mismatched bolt diminishes the value significantly. But they are not uncommon. Nearly all Arisaka's were WW-2 Vet bring backs. In fact the vast majority of Arisaka's in the world are in the U.S. It was common practice that bolts were removed & stored during the ship voyage home. Then were returned at random upon arrival in the U.S. Generally only savvy soldiers who specifically took the time to search & wait for the CORRECT bolt, got the right one.
There is no way to positively date Arisaka's as most records were destroyed when the arsenals were bombed during the war. But w/Knowledge of the chronology of the Series, we can come "horse-shoes" close. IMO your rifle was likely made mid war. Probably 1943.
As for value, due to recent flucuations due to the economy, I would suggest looking at the auctions here on GB. Find a mismatched bolt rifle in similar configuration/condition. Then see what it SELLS for. Consider ONLY rifles that have SOLD. Just because someones asks X amount, but doesn't get it, Doesn't mean it is worth that amount. Remember that thwe buyer also pays shipping and possible FFL receiver fee's. Which IMO could be added to the amount he was willing to pay. And therefore be counted as value. So you can likely add about $50. to a winning auction bid amount.
My guess is that value will be in the $200. to $250. range.
One last issue. W/a mis matched bolt, there is a possibility of a headspace issue. T-99's were STRONG actions. And Arisaka's were made w/loose tolerances.So it's usually not much of a problem. But it's best to be careful. Test firing by tieing the rifle down to something, and firing w/a string is the usual method.0 -
Yes the Mum is intact 0 -
Value with Mum,,,250-275,,,more if you have cleaning rod, $25. monopod, $50. if one was equipped. Without pics for sure this is a ballpark.so anywhere from 250-350 with variables...YMMV.
MR. Strat is one of the more knowledgeable people here on Arisakas.I think they are just darn interesting rifles as they are so many variations of the firearm!0 -
Thanks guys I appreciate it... 0 -
IMO a Mum does not add any value on a mis matched rifle.
Values on Arisaka's are graded by originality. Generally like this:
#1. Mummed & Matching.
#2. Matching w/ground/defaced mum.
#3. Mismatched, doesn't matter if mummed or not.
#4. Sporterized/refinished0 -
quote:Originally posted by Fatstrat
IMO a Mum does not add any value on a mis matched rifle.
Values on Arisaka's are graded by originality. Generally like this:
#1. Mummed & Matching.
#2. Matching w/ground/defaced mum.
#3. Mismatched, doesn't matter if mummed or not.
#4. Sporterized/refinished
IMO,,Mum rifle is almost a must for me,,your 3 is my 2..but thats what opinions are for.[:)]0
Please sign in to leave a comment.
Comments
11 comments