The blued metal pieces stand out nicely against the wood. It is more brownish orange in color (for a lack of a better descrption). It is not at all very dark in color, and yes, the finish is original. I own a nice early war T99, from what I believe to be the Nagoya arsenal. Many photos that I've seen of Arisakas show them to be somewhat dark in color, almost like a dark red. I can't help with finding someone who works on stock refinishing, but I can pass on an observation of mine. Posted: Thu 8:22 pm Post subject: Arisaka finish colors The Type 99 fired the 7.7x58mm Arisaka cartridge from a gas-operated action.
#Type 99 arisaka restoation update
and Shannon Ziegler on the Type 99 Stock finish and an update on it. The Type 99 entered service in 1939, alongside the still issued Type 11 and Type 96 series machine guns - and would serve the Imperial Japanese Army through August of 1945 - the Empire of Japans final participation in the war. I didn't pay to much for that old Arisaka, I just bought it a little bit too soon! Also John Wilshire does good work on stocks, for about $75 he'll do stock and handguard with no sanding, you can reach him by email at Trey In the meantime there is some background here and here. I'll get someone with first-hand knowledge to reply. Louis, welcome to the forum! I need to post a 'sticky' about stock refinishing. I want to restore the weapon to its original coloring/gloss as much as possible.Īlso, if some one has first hand experience retsoring this weapon (with great success) please provide the details (materials and process) and any advice that may be helpful. The weapons original stain has been removed by a previous owner so I am no longer concerned about destroying an "existing patina" (that has already been done by some one else).
I have recently purchased an Arisaka Type 99 (early model) and would like to know what wood stain color that most closely resembles the original coloring of the weapon's stock. Posted: Sat 11:29 am Post subject: Arisaka Type 99 Wood Stain Color Live Chat Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Japanese Militaria at :: View topic - Arisaka Type 99 Wood Stain ColorĪn information board for the Collector of Nippon MilitariaįAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register