Development of the WW2 Japanese Arisaka Type 99 Sniper Rifle

This video from Forgotten Weapons details the extensive journey of a single Arisaka rifle, manufactured in 1910 Japan. The rifle's history is traced through its service with the British, transfer to Russian forces, and eventual presence in Finland during its Civil War. The expert speaker demonstrates how specific markings on the firearm authenticate its complex provenance, highlighting its eventual import into the United States.

This video provides a detailed look at the Japanese Arisaka Type 99 rifle, including its operation with Norma 7.7 JAP ammunition. It demonstrates loading a stripper clip, chambering a round, and cycling the bolt, highlighting the rifle's receiver markings like the Chrysanthemum. Live fire footage showcases the rifle's performance and recoil, with slow-motion ejection of spent casings.

The Arisaka Type 38, designed by Kijiro Nambu, is a historically significant Japanese bolt-action rifle. It features a simple, rugged design with a 50.2-inch overall length and weighs 9.2 pounds. Key improvements over the Type 30 include a round push-in safety, reduced bolt parts, a sliding dust cover, and an updated 6.5mm spitzer cartridge.

The Japanese Type 100 Paratrooper rifle, a rare experimental firearm from WWII, was developed by converting standard Type 99 rifles. It features a unique interrupted thread takedown system and a removable bolt handle for compact transport. Approximately 500 were converted at the Nagoya Arsenal, retaining original Type 99 markings.

This video provides a detailed look at the Type 99 Arisaka Short Rifle, demonstrating its loading procedure with stripper clips and highlighting the unique knurled safety knob. The shooter engages a steel target, showcasing the rifle's action and firing characteristics. The content emphasizes expert handling of historical firearms.

This Q&A episode from Forgotten Weapons covers a wide range of topics, including international travel and customs, personal travel aspirations, and specific firearm-related discussions. Topics delve into ammo construction (half-brass), the rarity of closed-bolt SMGs and hexagonal barrels, economical machine guns, the FN49 in different calibers, sniper rifles for fictional Elbonia, and historical firearms like the 8mm Lebel Maxim and Ethiopian oddities. The discussion also touches on comparisons between the WWSD and M16, ideal French rifles for smokeless powder, a 2-Gun match choice (Carcano, Enfield, Arisaka), the CETME AMELI's limited success, a sought-after but elusive firearm, cartridge design theories, seemingly contradictory designs (M3 vs. PPSh-41), the manufacturing process of stamped parts, ideal firearm pairings for matches, a hypothetical Pedersen vs. Johnson scenario without the Garand, 'non-real' actions like Blish, printed magazines for rare guns, the future of 9mm and 5.56mm, the biggest military lesson from WWI, and whether Simonov saw an RSC rifle. The episode concludes with a fun question about unlimited ammo from Santa.

This review showcases a remarkably preserved 1917 DWM Artillery Luger, featuring an 8-inch barrel and 98% original finish. The firearm boasts all matching serial numbers, including the magazine and wooden stock, which is fitted with an Imperial proof mark. The set is complete with its original 1917-dated leather holster, cleaning rod, and loading tool, highlighting its collector value.

This video showcases a rare Japanese Baby Nambu pistol, specifically a presentation model gifted by Emperor Hirohito. It details the pistol's historical context, including its limited production of approximately 10,000 units and issuance to Japanese officers. The presentation includes a close-up of the Kanji inscription and a demonstration of the original holster, cleaning rod, spare magazine, and period-correct ammunition.

This video debunks the myth that Luger production ceased in 1942, showcasing examples of Krieghoff-produced Lugers from 1943 and 1944. It details the 'byf' Mauser code and the 'Black Widow' model, noting 1942 as Mauser's final production year before retooling for the P38. The controversial 1945 Krieghoff Lugers are also discussed, with debate surrounding their wartime versus post-war assembly.

This video highlights a rare 'Un-Quality' marked M1 Carbine variant from WWII, a collaboration between Union Switch & Signal and Quality Hardware. With only about 30,000 produced, these carbines are highly sought after by collectors and command a premium price. The speaker humorously contrasts this with a standard Winchester M1 Carbine, discussing the potential collector preference and historical context.