Need help with Military rifle ID - WW2 Japanese

[Fr Mulcahy]

Tyoe 30 hook safety

Agreed. A chamber casting is in order.

Japanese Type 30 “Hook Safety” Arisaka at RIA - Forgotten Weapons

Most people are familiar with the Type 38 Arisaka, which was one of the two very distinctive Japanese rifles of World War II (along with the Type 99). The Type 38 was an outstanding rifle in large part because it was the result of several years of experience and development which began in 1897 with

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[WoodsCraft]

That is not a type 99 it doesn't have the anti aircraft wings nor the holes to mount them

 

[silverarrow]

That is not a type 99 it doesn't have the anti aircraft wings nor the holes to mount them

Not all type 99's had AA sights. Some had fixed pattern , early , mid and short pattern adjustable lacked AA wings. Depends on the series and or arsenal. etc etc.

 

[ronny]

You have a nice collectible! That Mum is a doozy!
Find one of the military weapons forums and post it there. You should get a lot of info on what looks to me like a very desirable Japanese rifle.

 

[OK Corgi Rancher]

That mum takes your rifle from just cool to rockstar!