Videos tagged with Type 99

This YouTube video, the 209th installment of C&Rsenal's Primer series, features Professor Gruffudd's detailed lecture on the Japanese Type 99 Long Rifle. The episode delves into the historic firearm's development, function, and includes live-fire demonstrations. It's part of a bi-weekly educational series focused on historic firearms, with opportunities for viewers to support the channel through Patreon and SubscribeStar. Links to merchandise and recommended reading material on Japanese firearms and ammunition are also provided, along with acknowledgments for contributors on ammunition data and animations.

This video focuses on the Arisaka Type 99 rifle, a bolt-action firearm used by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. The description details its development, stemming from the need for a new rifle cartridge to replace the Type 38's 6.5×50mm round, aligning with the superior 7.7mm cartridge of the Type 92 heavy machine gun. The Type 99 was based on the Type 38 but chambered in 7.7mm and was produced across nine arsenals, including locations in Japan, Manchukuo, and Korea.

This review covers the Arisaka Type 99 Long Rifle, a rare WWII Japanese bolt-action firearm. The video highlights its robust construction, the powerful 7.7x58mm cartridge, and its historical significance, including the Emperor's chrysanthemum marking. It distinguishes between early, well-made examples and later 'last ditch' production.

This YouTube video focuses on the Nambu Type 99, showcasing slow-motion footage of its malfunctions and jams. The title and description indicate a deep dive into the operational issues of this specific firearm, likely appealing to historical firearms enthusiasts and those interested in gun mechanics and reliability testing. The mention of "forgotten weapons" suggests a focus on less common or historically significant firearms.

This review of the Japanese Arisaka Type 99 rifle covers its historical context as a WW2 service rifle. It demonstrates the use of stripper clips for its 5-round internal magazine and highlights unique features like the anti-aircraft sights. The video includes live fire testing, showcasing the rifle's operation and recoil, along with a demonstration of the magazine floor plate release for easy unloading.

This review details the Arisaka Type 99 rifle, focusing on its operation and historical features. It demonstrates loading with stripper clips, highlights unique elements like the anti-aircraft sights and safety knob, and includes live-fire footage. The video emphasizes the rifle's historical significance and practical handling.

This prototype 7.7mm Arisaka Type 99 Carbine represents an early attempt by Japan to develop a more powerful service rifle. Despite innovative recoil reduction features like a muzzle brake and spring-loaded buttplate, trials in 1938 found it unpleasant due to excessive muzzle blast and recoil. This led to the abandonment of the carbine concept in favor of the 'short rifle' design.

The Arisaka Type 99 was tested for practical accuracy out to 500 yards, revealing its unique sight system's challenges and combat-oriented design. Despite a learning curve with the barley-corn post and aperture, the rifle proved capable of hitting targets at extended ranges. Its smooth, fast bolt action and combat accuracy philosophy made it well-suited for the Imperial Japanese Army's doctrine.

This review examines the Type 99 'Last Ditch' Arisaka, highlighting its simplified, crude manufacturing due to wartime resource constraints. Despite its rough finish and basic construction, the rifle demonstrates surprising accuracy and functionality, even when subjected to rapid firing drills. The discussion also covers practical aspects like field stripping and handloading scarce ammunition.

This video from the Brownells Gun Tech™ vault features Keith Ford showcasing his rare Japanese Arisaka Type 2 Paratrooper rifle. He explains that this takedown variant of the Type 99 infantry rifle was developed to address the logistical issues encountered during the 1942 Sumatra airborne assault, where paratroopers were separated from their bulky rifles. The Type 2 utilizes a captured screw/wedge system for its takedown mechanism. Approximately 20,000 were manufactured, but most never saw service due to a lack of further large airborne operations. The rifle, though not aesthetically refined, is described as a robust and functional design. Due to its rarity and historical significance, the Arisaka Type 2 has become a valuable collector's item, with Keith's example being in excellent condition, though its Imperial chrysanthemum stamp has been defaced to signify removal from service.

This review details the 1930s Japanese Arisaka 'wire bale' QD sling, a metal loop design predating modern plastic versions. While innovative for rapid sling removal, especially on takedown rifles like the Type 2 Paratrooper, its clips can detach if tension is lost. The sling is distinct from other Japanese QD variants and was used on models like the Type 38 and Type 99.

This video details the historical development and evolution of World War 2 Japanese sniper rifles. It traces the lineage starting from the Type 38 rifle, progressing to the Type 97 sniper variant, and culminating in the Type 99 sniper rifle. The content focuses on the design, technological advancements, and military context surrounding these iconic firearms of the era.