Same story as last one, he has 3 total and they're completely out of my wheelhouse.
Here's #2
Here's #2
Arisaka with anti aircraft sight and bipod.
Mum still intact.
Mum still intact.
that's the one id keep probably worth a bit
Very cool Type 99 rifle, love the condition and the anti-aircraft sights. Would like to shoot one someday.
Type 99 rifle - Wikipedia
Type 99 rifle - Wikipedia
Ammo is High and Scarce but very cool rifles
Very cool and should have some collectors interest with the condition it is in. I do not remember if that model came with a dust cover, if so it appears to be missing. Everything else looks good.
All feedback has been appreciated. We are still trying to figure a few things out but they will likely be available here. I will post when the time comes. Any additional info and value estimates are appreciated!
7.7 Jap is the caliber. I have one sporterized and rebarreled to .300 Savage.
As far as finding value, do not use GunBroker as a guide. The 30.06 is worth a shooters price, 250-350 imo.
This one you should contact a legit milsurp dealer. Someone who really knows what they are talking about or take it to Wannamacher.
I would dare to say OKC isn't the place to find someone who would be really knowledgeable on it.
(Disclaimer this is from my personal experiences with the local gunshops here and not an attack on anyone's business).
Simpson LTD out of Galesburg Illinois or an Arisaka forum could probably be a lot of help.
This one you should contact a legit milsurp dealer. Someone who really knows what they are talking about or take it to Wannamacher.
I would dare to say OKC isn't the place to find someone who would be really knowledgeable on it.
(Disclaimer this is from my personal experiences with the local gunshops here and not an attack on anyone's business).
Simpson LTD out of Galesburg Illinois or an Arisaka forum could probably be a lot of help.
Agreed, you need to find someone who knows the Arisaka and its variants.
That looks like a very clean rifle in good shape.
The intact imperial chrysanthemum on the receiver is worth a premium.
Weapons in post war occupied Japan had the mum ground off.
War captures usually have them intact.
Check to see if all the serial numbers match. That will bring a premium as well.
Also check to see if there is a repair to the stock under the forward barrel band.
It was common for GI's to take the gun apart and cut the stock under the barrel band.
The disassemble parts and cut stock fit into a duffel bag and they could get it home.
Once home, they put the trophy back together without a lot of effort and the cut was hidden.
This is a cool WWII collectable and not in the same class as the other two guns.
If I had it, I would hang on to it.
Cant quote a price, because they are not my thing.
Getting prices - you can go to the shows, but many folks there have prices that are unrealistic. More of a "if you are willing to pay that I will let it go, but I am not serious about selling it" price.
If you price them on-line, check the completed sales, not the asking prices.
You can also check major auction houses.
Just remember, anything on line is well advertised and winning auction bids are someone paying more than anyone else would pay for it. Don't expect that kind of value in a face to face private sale.
Be realistic about the condition of the gun. It greatly affects value.
That looks like a very clean rifle in good shape.
The intact imperial chrysanthemum on the receiver is worth a premium.
Weapons in post war occupied Japan had the mum ground off.
War captures usually have them intact.
Check to see if all the serial numbers match. That will bring a premium as well.
Also check to see if there is a repair to the stock under the forward barrel band.
It was common for GI's to take the gun apart and cut the stock under the barrel band.
The disassemble parts and cut stock fit into a duffel bag and they could get it home.
Once home, they put the trophy back together without a lot of effort and the cut was hidden.
This is a cool WWII collectable and not in the same class as the other two guns.
If I had it, I would hang on to it.
Cant quote a price, because they are not my thing.
Getting prices - you can go to the shows, but many folks there have prices that are unrealistic. More of a "if you are willing to pay that I will let it go, but I am not serious about selling it" price.
If you price them on-line, check the completed sales, not the asking prices.
You can also check major auction houses.
Just remember, anything on line is well advertised and winning auction bids are someone paying more than anyone else would pay for it. Don't expect that kind of value in a face to face private sale.
Be realistic about the condition of the gun. It greatly affects value.
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