Arisaka Type 99 Last Ditch 7.7x58mm

This Japanese Type 99 Last Ditch rifle chambered in 7.7x58mm offers a fascinating glimpse into the final stages of World War II production. Featuring a 26-inch barrel with a shiny bore and fair overall condition, this rifle reflects the simplified manufacturing methods adopted by Japan as wartime resources became increasingly scarce. The Imperial chrysanthemum is no longer intact, and the stock has been cut, but the rifle still retains many characteristics associated with late-war production. Last Ditch rifles have become highly collectible because they illustrate the desperate conditions and manufacturing shortcuts of the war's closing months. Their simplified construction and unique features set them apart from earlier Type 99 rifles and make them important artifacts of military history....