#1 • Japanese Type 99 Series 21 Arisaka Rifle

Part of March 2025 Firepower Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $170.00

Status: Sold

Category: Firearms

Manufacturer: Japan Type: Rifle/Bolt Action Model: Type 99 Caliber: 7.7x58mm Arisaka Barrel Length: 26" Optics: N/A ATF Form 4473 Required: Yes Log: 2524 S/N: Unknown Ref #: N/A Notes:The Type 99 Arisaka was the standard-issue bolt-action rifle of the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II, designed to replace the earlier Type 38 in favor of a more powerful 7.7×58mm cartridge. Introduced in 1939, the rifle was produced in multiple arsenals and series throughout the war, with later models exhibiting simplified production features as resources became scarce. This example belongs to the Series 21 production run and was manufactured at the Koishikawa Arsenal in Tokyo (later known as the Tokyo Arsenal) between 1939 and 1945. It features a 26-inch barrel with a chrome-lined bore (a feature present in early and mid-war production rifles) and an adjustable rear sight, originally designed with anti-aircraft wings. The rifle was also initially equipped with a dust cover and monopod, though these accessories are often missing on surviving examples. The Type 99 operates with a Mauser-style bolt-action system and a five-round internal magazine loaded via stripper clips. It has an approximate muzzle velocity of 2,400 feet per second when firing standard 7.7×58mm Arisaka ammunition. The rifle measures approximately 44 inches in overall length and weighs around 8.2 pounds unloaded. This example exhibits significant wear, and the bolt does not function properly. Further inspection may be required to determine additional mechanical issues or missing components. Please see the photographs for more details, or contact us at 907-570-7050 or email us at FFL@alaskapremierauctions.com / Admin@alaskapremierauctions.com to schedule an in-person preview of the firearm. ***All federal firearm background checks are conducted in-house, please allow pick-up times to reflect paperwork processing time (approx. 30-45 minutes).