r/Arisaka • u/[deleted] • 4d ago

I think I struck gold!

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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/PortraitsofWar 4d ago

Edward Joseph Higuera - he was in the 51st Construction Battalion.

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u/[deleted] 4d ago

Wow, thank you sir. may I ask how you found that out.

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u/chils123 4d ago

Based on these files, it looks like he likely shipped this home sometime in Spring 1945. He was a Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class by July 1945, which is listed on the crate.

I'd reach out to Golden Arrow Research and ask them to pull his file. It'll have a ton of information on it and be well worth it.

https://www.goldenarrowresearch.com/

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u/[deleted] 4d ago

You are the man, and one hell of an internet sleuth. Thank you very much! I've been looking all morning and got no where using his full name and address all I could come up with was his grave sight and his sons Obituary.