Arisaka No Mum. Anybody got a clue?

[rOmiLaYu]

I watched a video recently that went over "no mum" Arisaka's briefly; can't remember whose. I seem to remember a Mexican contract that never had a mum.

https://www.reddit.com/r/milsurp/comments/ult0vq/ever_seen_an_arisaka_that_was_legit_never_stamped

Good call.

 

[Yotarockcrawler]

Yes can see rifling

 

[Yotarockcrawler]

So anyone know what the other stamp on top stands for? Been googling it too but my old eyes going batty!! Thanks for all the info so far

 

[rOmiLaYu]

Yes can see rifling

Then it's a late war Model 99 Arisaka that was produced somewhere other than Japan. Someone has sporterized it, meaning cut down the stock to make it more "modern." It is chambered in 7.7x58 and is commonly refered to as 7.7 Jap. I'm not sure how culturally insensitive that may or may not be anymore. As with anything, it's only worth what someone will pay for it but it's probably worth in the neighborhood of $300-$500.

 

[Yotarockcrawler]

Thanks. Man got way information here quicker than googling! lol

 

[rOmiLaYu]

So anyone know what the other stamp on top stands for? Been googling it too but my old eyes going batty!! Thanks for all the info so far

It's called "kanji." Japanese characters. It identifies the model. Here is another example of a Type 99 but with the mum.

 

[Yotarockcrawler]

Got ya. Man that one looks almost like bare metal. Thanks again for all the info guys! Been very informative!
Eric

 

[rumrunner55]

Here is how to decipher the factory and date codes, this unfortunately has been sporterised (Ie stock cut down)

Markings on Japanese Arisaka Rifles and Bayonets of World War II

 

[Bagman]

This is the Type 99 my dad brought back from Okinawa. Mum clearly ground off. Also the bayonets he brought back. Great shooter if you're willing to pay up for the ammo which is pricey.

 

[Yotarockcrawler]

Man that’s awesome!!! Wish I had more of a story with mine.