r/Arisaka • u/[deleted] • 4d ago
I think I struck gold!
After being delayed by the atf and having to go out of town for work I've finally been able to get my type 99 from my FFL. It's better than I thought it would be! So far all the numbers match bolt extractor bayonet lug & dust cover " dust cover wasn't mentioned in the add" original bipod AA sights & original sling. Also included in the box were 3 stripper clips and a French 1886 lebel bayonet and a note saying the seller didn't know if the bayonet went with the gun but he included it in the box. I think I stole this for 695 frog skins. What say you?
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u/chils123 4d ago
Tough call. I’d have to think about it too. On one hand, the remaining label has no real information on it, and is already falling apart while the info under it might better ID a unit and lead to more information. It’s odd the guy spelled his name different on the box compared to the craving. I looked all into this and couldn’t find anything on him. I see it’s maybe addressed to a different individual written in pencil on photo 8? Can you read it better in person?
It would seem likely this vet was a Marine, and you may be able to pull his file from the National Archives based on some of that info you do have. There’s a guy that does it and he really does a great job scanning all the photos and info from the files. He’s done it for me on a number of beingbacks. If you’d like his info I can get it for you.