Manufactured by the Nagoya Arsenal, the Type 2 was a specialized takedown variant of the Type 99 Arisaka for issue to paratroopers. As Japanese parachute technology made jumping with a full-sized rifle impractical, the Type 2 would be carried disassembled and then snapped together on landing. Fitted with an inverted "V" front sight and folding ladder rear sight with A-A wings, standard receiver markings, untouched mum, matching "8" assembly number on the mounting irons, matching "919" on the underside of the barrel, bayonet lug and bolt components, and a smooth stock with steel buttcap.

Fine with 60% of the original blue finish with scattered mild spotting and light handling marks. Tool marks are present on a number of screws, and the barrel locking block is numbered "3". Stock is very good with numerous scuffs, dents and dark spots. Mechanically excellent.