Arsenal Conversion Japanese "Arisaka" Type 99 Nagoya Arsenal .30-06 Caliber With Bayonet
This "Last Ditch" rifle was made at the Nagoya Arsenal in the 11 series production. This rifle was later converted to .30-06 M2 ball ammunition. These conversions were done during the Korean War for the Republic of Korea Army by US arsenals. This rifle features an inverted V dovetail front sight and fixed rear aperture sight. The receiver has a removed "Mum" with the left side of the receiver marked "US CAL 30" next to the arsenal and series markings. The bolt has non matching parts and none match the receiver, but is fitted with a knurled safety knob and has a Parkerized finish. Barrel, receiver and other metal parts are Parkerized in a gray/black color and the receiver has added cut on top to allow the extra length needed for loading the .30-06 cartridge. The two piece stock is fitted with left side sling swivels and a wooden butt plate with 3 nails. Included with this rifle is a Type 30 bayonet with straight quillon and birdshead pommel. The bayonet comes with a metal scabbard and was made at the Howa Jyuko Arsenal under the supervision of the Nagoya Arsenal. LOP: 12 1/2". CALIBER/GA: 30-06. S/N: 14850. FFL: Curio & Relic.
Condition
Some metal parts show pitting and oxidation. Mechanics are good. Bore is shiny with good rifling.
This "Last Ditch" rifle was made at the Nagoya Arsenal in the 11 series production. This rifle was later converted to .30-06 M2 ball ammunition. These conversions were done during the Korean War for the Republic of Korea Army by US arsenals. This rifle features an inverted V dovetail front sight and fixed rear aperture sight. The receiver has a removed "Mum" with the left side of the receiver marked "US CAL 30" next to the arsenal and series markings. The bolt has non matching parts and none match the receiver, but is fitted with a knurled safety knob and has a Parkerized finish. Barrel, receiver and other metal parts are Parkerized in a gray/black color and the receiver has added cut on top to allow the extra length needed for loading the .30-06 cartridge. The two piece stock is fitted with left side sling swivels and a wooden butt plate with 3 nails. Included with this rifle is a Type 30 bayonet with straight quillon and birdshead pommel. The bayonet comes with a metal scabbard and was made at the Howa Jyuko Arsenal under the supervision of the Nagoya Arsenal. LOP: 12 1/2". CALIBER/GA: 30-06. S/N: 14850. FFL: Curio & Relic.
Condition
Some metal parts show pitting and oxidation. Mechanics are good. Bore is shiny with good rifling.
