Last Ditch Type 99 Arisaka Restoration | An Odd Example | Repairing WW2 Japanese Military Rifle 7.7 

Japan really had a winner with that minimalist aesthetic.

Hello, my grandfather came home from the war with an Arisaka Type 99 rifle. He was in the Navy and served most notably at Iwo Jima when they put the flag up. I don't know what his role was. But I know he participated in the naval bombardment, but also ended up on land at Iwo Jima, which is where he picked up the rifle. While trying to bring it home, the Navy disabled the rifle. I don't know why they had to disable it for him to take it home. It seems like many people were able to bring back rifle souvenirs without them being disabled. I am not in possession of this rifle yet, but I will be soon. I am the only one in the family that is actually interested in his service time and the history of the world wars. So, I do not know how exactly they disabled the rifle. If you know how the military disabled souvenir rifles brought back by service members back then, please let me know. Also, if you do know, how hard would it be to restore to it's original condition? I believe that they did not remove any parts from the rifle to disable it. I am thinking they must have put some kind of substance in the bolt action to prevent it from operating. The latter is what I am hoping for. I'd rather have everything it came with and deal with the substance rather than having to replace original parts.

@@Ryzot hmm i can think of three possibilities one is they plugged the barrel and welded the receiver if they did this then unfortunately it isn't recoverable second is that they disabled the bolt by removing or breaking the firing pin if they did this then it is recoverable but sourcing a new complete bolt is costly i know this cuz i had to do it for mine you speak of a "substance" if i understand ur comment what ur saying is the bolt is completely unable to move? if so they might have cemented or welded the bolt closed if that's the case then recovery might be impossible i hope for the best in your endeavors and hope this somewhat helps

Tis El Bubbo

Filippinos were issued M1 carbines

I have a Type 38,and an early Type 99 and a late one.

I believe that really is the only way to shoot these, it’s just impossible to pay six bucks around for 77 Jep

@@AdventureswithaaronB you'd really hate weatherby then 😆

6.5 X 257 Roberts was a Popular Conversion. My Father Served with Ned Roberts and I once owned the first one that he built.

It’s essentially a modified 1907 export pattern Mauser. Although I don’t think there’s any parts interchangeability.

They were mainly used in China. They were still issued in huge numbers all throughout the war.

Push the bolt forward then squeeze the trigger, hold it while you push down the bolt handle,the firing pin will drop.

They’re handloads that you didn’t load. So it’s probably inconsistent loading in the ammo. Never trust someone else’s reloads.

@@Butterybiscutbase typically I would agree but the guy has a good reputation in the area for obscure milsurp loads. I’ll try some Norma ammo and I hope that was what it was