S#: 71640 | Mfg. Date: Circa 1941–1943 | Barrel Length: 25.9” | Japanese Toyo Kogyo 31st Series Type 99 Arisaka chambered in 7.7x58mm Japanese. A desirable, completely matching WWII military rifle retaining its intact Imperial chrysanthemum (Mum), matching numbered bolt components and dust cover, original folding monopod, anti-aircraft rear sight, and uncommon original brass muzzle cover bearing a small Japanese kanji stamp |||| HISTORY: This is an Exceptional WWII Bringback Provenance: Captured and brought home by U.S. Navy Radio Technician Third Class R. S. Grady, accompanied by his original September 1, 1945 capture authorization specifically identifying rifle #71640, dated just one day before Japan’s formal surrender aboard the USS Missouri. Includes Grady’s original wooden shipping crate addressed to St. Louis, Missouri, and accompanying Navy censorship and shipping clearance paperwork. Supposedly this rifle was traded from one soldier to another and Remarkably, a second set of original capture papers, dated January 15, 1946, is also included, issued to U.S. Army Technician Fourth Grade Louis J. Linder. These original and duplicate G-2 authorization certificates permit possession or shipment of a Japanese rifle, although no serial number is recorded. The two sets of documentation have remained associated within the same provenance grouping, providing an intriguing additional historical element. Might be your only chance to own such an outstanding WWII Japanese bringback grouping distinguished by its intact Mum, matching configuration, original accessories, named shipping crate, and dual sets of period capture documentation |||| CONDITION: Excellent. Nice 90% Original Blue finish on metal parts. Dust Cover shows some finish loss consistent with age and use. The original red tone wood stock is absolutely stunning with honest battle patina. All the markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically functions. Bore is excellent ||||| CLASS: C&R