Manufactured by the Nagoya Arsenal and bearing the Showa date of 18.9 (September 1943), this is a fine example of the Japanese Type 99 Machine Gun. Introduced as the Imperial Japanese Army was transitioning to the 7.7mm Arisaka as their chief infantry cartridge, the 99 was introduced to replace the 6.5mm Type 96, with a few additional alterations made to improve reliability. Fitted with a fluted barrel with on-board carry handle, hand-adjustable gas tube with bipod and bayonet lug, and left-offset sights with a windage and elevation adjustable rear peep. The magazine is top-loading, with a spring loaded ejection port cover, non-reciprocating bolt handle, and 2-position safety. Fitted with a ribbed pistol grip and a smooth hardwood buttstock with a steel buttplate and folding monopod. This weapon is registered with the BATFE as a NFA/Class III weapon.

Very fine, with 70% of the arsenal blue finish, showing areas of brown patina, mild spotting and handling marks. The stock is fair, with some mild chips on the grip and a few cracks in the buttstock. A few small components are replaced or absent, and the action needs mild adjustment. NOTE: This item is currently registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives, as a National Firearms Act (NFA) weapon, which has been classified as a Curio or Relic as defined in 27 CFR, 478.11. These weapons are still subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 478. Before bidding on this item, it is the sole responsibility and obligation of the bidder/Class 3 FFL holder to comply and understand with all the State and Federal transfer laws and restrictions that apply in their current place of residence.