Original Japan WWII Imperial Japanese Type 96 / 99 Machine Gun 2.5 x 13 Optical Scope by Tokyo Arsenal With Rare Carry Case Snider Rifle Parts These also may not be

These also may not be considered obsolete calibre in the UK

In this case the barrel maker is: CLIVE

a very few examples had the ‘Sun Eagle’ symbol affixed to the face

It is very faintly marked BRESCIA in an oval over an 1874 date on the barrel nocks form

There are minor scuff marks and scratching on the brown leather exterior

Original Japan WWII Imperial Japanese Type 96 / 99 Machine Gun 2.5 x 13 Optical Scope by Tokyo Arsenal With Rare Carry Case Snider Rifle Parts These also may not beOriginal Item: Only One Available. Prior to the Type 99's development, the Japanese Army was using the Type 96 light machine gun, an improvement over the previous Type 11 light machine gun. The Type 96 had been introduced into combat service in 1936, and quickly proved to be a versatile weapon to provide covering fire for advancing infantry. Both the earlier Type 11 and current Type 96 light machine guns used the same 6. 5x50mmSR Arisaka cartridges as