#Type 99 arisaka barrel upgrade#

Since itРІР‚в„ўs not shootable, it will never be anything other than a wall hanger, but thatРІР‚в„ўs okay. Scratches faded, tone evened out, and the overall surface just felt better in the hand. I used a mahogany tint that matched the original finish on the rifle, and gave it just a single application. Unlike many finishes, it builds up very slowly with a low sheen, and plays nice with other existing finishes in my experience. After looking at it and thinking about it for a few days, I decided to give it a light application of Watco Danish Oil, which is thin and penetrates well, and is great stuff overall. A few applications of KramerРІР‚в„ўs Best had it looking much better, but I still wasnРІР‚в„ўt satisfied with the result. The stock, as I said, was overall pretty good, but the wood was very dry and splintery, and there were a lot of scratches and dings from laying bare in attics, etc. With a little light surface toning, the result was a rich and lustrous dark blue/gray finish that accurately reflects the age and matches the remaining patina.Р”Р„risaka receiver before & after restoration It features the 31 inch barrel that was soon found impractical for modern infantry and discontinued in favor of the 25.5 inch barel.

#Type 99 arisaka barrel upgrade#

The Type 99 Long was the Japanese start to the caliber upgrade from 6.5mm to 7.7mm in 1938. This toned it down to a perfect match to the overall patina of this 70-year-old firearm. 8 hours ago Japanese Arisaka Type Long 99 Rifle.In good looking condition, maker marked from the Toriimatsu factory Nagoya Arsenal. Once cleaned and degreased, I used a cold blue oxidizing agent to darken the metal areas that were overly brightened by the cleaning. The receiver and barrel required a little more aggressive scrubbing with the CLP and steel wool, but cleaned up very nicely. The rust turned out to be mainly superficial, and came off pretty easily with some CLP and light brushing. Compared to the Enfield, taking this one apart was a breeze. Fortunately, none of the screws were seized and the rifle disassembled quickly. Since I didnРІР‚в„ўt have to worry about shooting it or compromising its value (itРІР‚в„ўs a $50-$100 gun at best), the restoration focused primarily on the cosmetic, with mechanical function a secondary concern. This earned the later Arisakas a reputation for being poorly made and these are sometimes (incorrectly) referred to as Last Ditch guns. The consequence of doing this was not pretty. Because they are virtually indistinguishable from the real rifles, a lot of GIs who brought them home after the war tried to shoot them. These training rifles are not uncommon, but they were not constructed to handle live ammo and are likely to explode if shot.Р’В The receivers were made of cast iron andР’В intended for either wooden rounds or low power blanks. Detail of the bottom, trigger guard and magazine floor plate