{"product_id":"preview-wwii-japanese-arisaka-type-99-aa-anti-aircraft-sight-original-finish-cleaning-rod-7-7-58","title":"WWII Japanese Arisaka Type 99 AA Anti-Aircraft Sight – Original Finish – Cleaning Rod – 7.7×58","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"443\"\u003eOffered here is a Japanese \u003cstrong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"322\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eArisaka Type 99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e chambered in 7.7×58 Japanese, one of the standard service rifles used by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"730\"\u003eThis rifle was manufactured by \u003cstrong data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"517\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eToyo Kogyo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Hiroshima-based company that produced large numbers of Type 99 rifles during the war. The receiver also shows the \u003cstrong data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"663\"\u003e“Hiro” inspection mark\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating inspection within the Hiroshima Army Arsenal district.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"958\"\u003eThis example remains in honest original military condition with no signs of modern refinishing. The metal surfaces retain their original bluing and the overall metal condition is very good, with no visible rust spots observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003eThe rifle is equipped with the desirable anti-aircraft rear sight wings, a distinctive feature found on earlier Type 99 rifles and a detail appreciated by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eThe Imperial chrysanthemum on the receiver has been partially ground, a condition commonly seen on surrendered Japanese rifles after the war. The chrysanthemum has not been completely removed and remains partially visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003eThe stock remains in original condition with no cracks present. The wood shows normal service wear and handling marks accumulated during military use but remains structurally solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003eThe original cleaning rod is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003eThe bore shows clear signs of use but remains bright with no visible rust. Rifling is still clearly visible to the naked eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003eOverall, this is an honest and well-preserved example of a WWII Type 99 Arisaka rifle that retains its original finish, anti-aircraft sight, and cleaning rod while displaying the authentic character expected from a genuine military service rifle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AAG CANADA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52882775441519,"sku":"NR000210","price":1.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1836\/6063\/files\/IMG_2471.jpg?v=1775064076","url":"https:\/\/aagcanada.ca\/products\/preview-wwii-japanese-arisaka-type-99-aa-anti-aircraft-sight-original-finish-cleaning-rod-7-7-58","provider":"AAG CANADA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}