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Post by one50 on May 28, 2009 5:03:57 GMT 8
I wanted to share with you this rare Japanese rifle. It is a Type 99 which would use a 7.7mm round. A 16 petaled chrysanthemum was placed on top of the receiver of most Japanese firearms. The chrysanthemum is considered a symbol of the royal family, and was placed on military rifles to indicate ownership by the Emporer. This rifle has in place of the chrysanthemum a set of concentric circles. Possibly to show ownership for the Japanese secret police. Very few of these rifles exist, most likely around 3400 were produced total. I can safely say these rifles were most likely not encountered by U.S. troops on Corregidor. The Japanese most likely used the Type 38 rifle while capturing Corregidor and defending it until the U.S. gained control on February 1945. I did want to share this with you from my collection. Enjoy Dan
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Post by batteryboy on May 28, 2009 7:15:39 GMT 8
Hi Dan,
Thanks for sharing this. I was at EXO's place yesterday and told me all about you. Its good that this part of the mesage board is created. I am also an avid fan of Japanese small arms but not as detailed and authoritative as you. So I am looking forward to learn and exchange infornation like these here.
Cheers,
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Post by one50 on May 28, 2009 22:15:43 GMT 8
Have EXO send you a copy of the booklet I made for my last collectors meeting. It's full of very good info. I think I could over load this board with topics of this nature. I'll have to pace myself
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Post by batteryboy on May 29, 2009 6:43:47 GMT 8
Yup, EXO was kind enough to give me the copy. Dont worry about overloading this board with info, That is what this is all about. Thanks.
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