Manufactured in July of 1941 (Showa 16.7). The Type 99 Machine Gun was designed to replace the earlier Type 96, chambered in the smaller 6.5mm with the new improved/heavier 7.7mm cartridge, while also making other improvements. Blade front and knob adjustable peep rear sights, with a fixed carry handle on the ribbed barrel, bipod and bayonet lug fitted to the gas system, and the Showa date on the right side of the receiver below the serial number. The grip is ribbed hardwood, with a smooth buttstock and integral folding steel monopod. Included with the gun is one magazine and a brown leather sling.