**JAPANESE TYPE 99 MACHINE GUN ON FLEMING REGISTERED RECEIVER (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

**JAPANESE TYPE 99 MACHINE GUN ON FLEMING REGISTERED RECEIVER (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 14195. Cal. 7.7 Japanese. 21-1/2″ bbl. Manufactured by Hitachi Seisakusho, Toyko under Kokura Army Arsenal Supervision in June of 1944. Bolt SN does not match receiver number. Accessories include reproduction brass flash hider, orig bi-pod and bayonet with scabbard, 1 orig magazine with enamel paint finish, SN does not match gun, one MG13 magazine modified to fit this arm and also an orig optical sight. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when cycled by hand. Adjustable gas port nut turns freely with proper tension. This weapon appears fully functional. Bi-pod legs move freely. Magazines fit properly into magazine well. CONDITION: Overall finish on majority of weapon is 60% with numerous small pits with blue thinning in places. Bbl retains 85% plus orig dark blue finish. gas tube shows bare metal in places. Bi-pod finish consistent with rest of arm. Orig magazine retains 98% orig black enamel finish and appears fully functional. Adapted MG13 magazine retains 80% plus orig finish except where it was ground at back to fit into magazine well. Adapted MG13 magazine also has some corrosion to the side and some evidence of pitting as well as orig German serial number written in electric pencil on one side. Floor plate of magazine displays approx. 2″ strip of white paint. Wood hand grip and butt stock appear excellent with only the slightest of dings and handling marks on red brown wood. Of notable interest is the bbl carrying handle which shows evidence of battle damage from a frontal bullet strike. Otherwise, carry handle wood is in good condition and is of a color consistent with the wood on the rest of this arm. Bayonet included is a standard early type with curved hilt. Bayonet in fair condition with blue showing brown patina and old corrosion. Scabbard has a series of 5 dents on right hand side. Bayonet makers mark is KOKURA. Bore condition: Lands are shiny; grooves are dark. Rifling is pronounced at muzzle becoming more and more worn back towards chamber. Bolt face is excellent. Internals in good condition. Scope optics are clear. Scope is 2.5 x 13, made by NIKKO. Attractive wood stocks, optical scope and battle damage to carrying handle make this a highly interesting and desirable arm for the Japanese weapons collector. 4-37891 JWK45 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1002	$3,450.00	JAPANESE TYPE 99 MACHINE GUN ON FLEMING REGISTERED RECEIVER (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). SN 14195. Cal. 7.7 Japanese. 21-1/2″ bbl. Manufactured by Hitachi Seisakusho, Toyko under Kokura Army Arsenal Supervision in June of 1944. Bolt SN does not match receiver number. Accessories include reproduction brass flash hider, orig bi-pod and bayonet with scabbard, 1 orig magazine with enamel paint finish, SN does not match gun, one MG13 magazine modified to fit this arm and also an orig optical sight. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when cycled by hand. Adjustable gas port nut turns freely with proper tension. This weapon appears fully functional. Bi-pod legs move freely. Magazines fit properly into magazine well. CONDITION: Overall finish on majority of weapon is 60% with numerous small pits with blue thinning in places. Bbl retains 85% plus orig dark blue finish. gas tube shows bare metal in places. Bi-pod finish consistent with rest of arm. Orig magazine retains 98% orig black enamel finish and appears fully functional. Adapted MG13 magazine retains 80% plus orig finish except where it was ground at back to fit into magazine well. Adapted MG13 magazine also has some corrosion to the side and some evidence of pitting as well as orig German serial number written in electric pencil on one side. Floor plate of magazine displays approx. 2″ strip of white paint. Wood hand grip and butt stock appear excellent with only the slightest of dings and handling marks on red brown wood. Of notable interest is the bbl carrying handle which shows evidence of battle damage from a frontal bullet strike. Otherwise, carry handle wood is in good condition and is of a color consistent with the wood on the rest of this arm. Bayonet included is a standard early type with curved hilt. Bayonet in fair condition with blue showing brown patina and old corrosion. Scabbard has a series of 5 dents on right hand side. Bayonet makers mark is KOKURA. Bore condition: Lands are shiny; grooves are dark. Rifling is pronounced at muzzle becoming more and more worn back towards chamber. Bolt face is excellent. Internals in good condition. Scope optics are clear. Scope is 2.5 x 13, made by NIKKO. Attractive wood stocks, optical scope and battle damage to carrying handle make this a highly interesting and desirable arm for the Japanese weapons collector. 4-37891 JWK45 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium**, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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