1004A FULLY TRANSFERABLE C&R JAPANESE TYPE 99 DEWAT LMG.

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Category Firearms & Military
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Start Price 3,000.00 USD
Estimated at 6,000.00 - 9,000.00 USD
Cal. 7.7mm. S# 18167. Bbl. 22". Mfg. November, 1944. The Type 99 was developed in 1939 as a replacement for the Type 96 LMG in order to utilize the much more powerful 7.7mm Japanese cartridge. It proved to be one of the most successful Japanese machine gun designs of the WWII era. It utilizes a non-reciprocating charging handle on the left side of the receiver to charge the gas operated, open bolt system, retaining an adjustable gas port. The circular cooling fins on the barrel taper in diameter from 1.4" down to just under an inch towards the muzzle. The muzzle is threaded and employed a cone style flash hider. Like its predecessor it has a wooden carry handle mounted forward of the front trunnion. The sights consist of a protected front blade & a windage adjustable rear peep, also adjustable in elevation from 200 to 1500 meters. The shoulder stock is manufactured from a combination of steel & hardwood, incorporating a folding monopod to help steady long shots. The stock is mounted at the rear of the pistol grip in a much more traditional fashion than the Type 11. Just rear of the front sight is a rear folding bipod w/ 14" legs that has 2 positions for firing extended. Receiver markings include Kokura Arsenal mark, on the right, as well as the serial number, above "19.11" indicating Showa Era Year 19, 11th month, translating to the manufacturing date of November 1944. MAGS: 1 30 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Photo copied operation manual in Japanese. CONDITION: Finish on exposed metal surfaces is a mix of black to brown, coverage at about 50% w/ scattered patina throughout. It has been dewatted primarily by welding a rod into the chamber of the barrel but were extremely gentle to the interior of the receiver, apparently removing it prior to plugging. Since the Type 96 utilized a quick change barrel, the latch has been welded over the takedown pin. The magazine has succumb to significant corrosion but still locks in the mag well. Wooden furniture looks period correct, w/ several small chips & impressions, retaining structural integrity. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT DEWAT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE.(03-1634/JZ). CURIO CLASS III. $6,000-9,000.