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, standard receiver markings, ground mum, dust cover on muzzle, and a smooth pistol grip stock with a brown leather sling and a flat steel buttplate.

Fine as assembled, with 70% of the original blue finish, showing areas of brown and gray patina, mild spotting and light handling marks. The barrel assembly and bolt do not match the receiver or each other. The stock is fine with attractive original varnish, a number of dents and scuffs. Mechanically excellent.