Manufactured by the Nagoya Arsenal and bearing the Showa date of 16.4 (April 1941), 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 primary 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, screw-on muzzle protector, 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. With an extra magazine.