Arisaka 99 Markings??

skeeter4206 · 02-02-2013, 10:49 PM

I have an Arisaka 99 which I shoot a good bit. I have looked up all the markings on the barrel and know the following:

Arsenal - Tokyo Juki Kogyo - manufuctured from 1940-1945

Series - 37
SN - 12125

Although I found plenty on barrel markings, there is a maring on the bottom side of the stock (See Picture). I can find nothin on this marking, if it actually is one. It looks like one to me. But I know we have a variety of collectors on this site and I'm curious does other Arisaka's have markings in this same location and if they know what this marking actually means.

I have been looking for awhile now on the internet and I'm just lost. So if anyone can give me any insight on this I would be greatful.

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lugersrkewl · 02-03-2013, 12:47 AM

cant find any of those 2 symbols in my reference. mention of school markings , maybe someones name or unit>?
try an arisaka forum or japanese chat
good luck

skeeter4206 · 02-03-2013, 01:15 AM

Note that the 2 symbols on the stock pics in that clip are the same mark. I rotated 90 degrees to what I think its actual orientation would be if it was written down. The bottom left picture of the stock you can barely see it just below the sling connection.

I never thought about an Arisaka forum. I'm going to do a search a see if I can find one. Thanks

sheepherder · 02-03-2013, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by skeeter4206

I never thought about an Arisaka forum. I'm going to do a search a see if I can find one. Thanks

Try this one -

http://www.surplusrifleforum.com/viewforum.php?f=23

It's Japanese and Far Eastern Bolt Action Rifles

alvin · 02-03-2013, 12:05 PM

I don't know Japanese rifle. But the Kanji on the wood looks like "社". Since the 3-circle logo on the barrel identify the manufacturer (learned that on a Nambu), this Kanji is probably an acceptance stamp.

pitsword · 02-03-2013, 12:48 PM

Also try Gunboards forum. Scroll through and you will find a Japanese weapons board. Excellent info base.

skeeter4206 · 02-03-2013, 01:32 PM

Thanks. I'll check them out as well. I got onto parallax curio and relic firearm forum last night and posted that picture in the section where they had a bunch of Arisaka's in threads.

I do appreciate yall's comments. Acceptance stamp is probably what it is.

tomaustin · 02-03-2013, 07:47 PM

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lugersrkewl Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ussr Posts: 425 Thanks: 198 Thanked 75 Times in 58 Posts	cant find any of those 2 symbols in my reference. mention of school markings , maybe someones name or unit>? try an arisaka forum or japanese chat good luck

02-03-2013, 01:15 AM	#3
skeeter4206 User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 448 Thanks: 52 Thanked 88 Times in 49 Posts	Note that the 2 symbols on the stock pics in that clip are the same mark. I rotated 90 degrees to what I think its actual orientation would be if it was written down. The bottom left picture of the stock you can barely see it just below the sling connection. I never thought about an Arisaka forum. I'm going to do a search a see if I can find one. Thanks

02-03-2013, 12:05 PM	#5
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	I don't know Japanese rifle. But the Kanji on the wood looks like "社". Since the 3-circle logo on the barrel identify the manufacturer (learned that on a Nambu), this Kanji is probably an acceptance stamp.

02-03-2013, 12:48 PM	#6
pitsword User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 459 Thanks: 3,964 Thanked 103 Times in 83 Posts	Also try Gunboards forum. Scroll through and you will find a Japanese weapons board. Excellent info base.

02-03-2013, 01:32 PM	#7
skeeter4206 User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 448 Thanks: 52 Thanked 88 Times in 49 Posts	Thanks. I'll check them out as well. I got onto parallax curio and relic firearm forum last night and posted that picture in the section where they had a bunch of Arisaka's in threads. I do appreciate yall's comments. Acceptance stamp is probably what it is.