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 anti-aircraft wings, standard receiver markings, intact chrysanthemum, matching "649" assembly number on the mounting hardware and receiver, matching partial serial number on the underside of the bayonet lug, bolt and dust cover (seldom found matching). Mounted on a smooth forearm with finger grooves and buttstock with steel buttcap.

Excellent with 95% plus of the original blue finish, showing areas of brown patina on the buttplate, and light handling marks. The markings are clear. The stock is very fine with attractive original varnish, scattered light scratches, dings and pressure dents. Mechanically excellent. This is the finest example of a Type 2 Japanese Paratrooper writer has seen in quite some time!