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[deaf52]

Hello--I'm new to this and am seeking info regarding a type 99. I am trying to establish a value for insurance purposes and all the type 99's I see for sale are not in a condition as mine. My Type 99 is a 1st series NAGOYA mid-range #. All Parts match and rifle is complete but the dustcover is not #'d, I took it off rifle. Early leather sling w/Japanese markings in paint on it. On buttplate, and bottom of stock forward of magazine floorplate the GI's name has been stamped w/1/8" letters, does not distract. Metal condition a solid 90%. Stock has usual scratches/dings. I would estimate it a strong 85% overall. Comes w/early TOKYO hooked quillon bright blade bayonet in excellent condition. Wish I had written down the history when I bought this 25+ years ago...... Anyway, any thoughts on valuation will be appreciated. MUM NOT GROUND

[gwsiii]

Welcome to the forum. Its really hard to say without pictures, but if as you described with all original parts, including cleaning rod, pod, and wings, Firgure $300+ for rifle, $50+ for bayonet, and $100+ for sling, so minimum $450. This is on the low side, realistically, it would take about $150 more to replace it with a solid grade II gun with the same accessories, if you had to buy them separately, but again, hard to say without seeing it and verifying parts, condition. Trey
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[deaf52]

Thanks for the time of a reply. Yes, all parts(pod, wings,rod) are there and original to the piece. I thought the GI name stamping might detract for collectors. I had personally estimated it at $600 so I was about on the money. It is the nicest ARISAKA I have seen in some time. Have looked at shows the last year or so and seen NOTHING this nice. Again, THANKS. AL