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A few pics.
One of the shortcuts. They omitted the 'Type 99' stamp from the action top.
The monopod has been omitted and a plain barrel band in lieu of the slotted monbloc type.
The sight ears have been omitted and the front barrel band is a two screw type instead of the earlier three screw type. The cleaning rod is missing. It should have a short 4 7/8 inch rod.
The buttplate is now made of wood and not a cupped metal type and is held on with three nails instead of screws. The sling swivel is a one screw type instead of the two screw type on the earlier rifles.
The rear sight is a standard ladder sight and no longer has the anti-aircraft arms.
The marks for the Toyo Kogyo arsenal in the Hiroshima prefecture. The character in front of the serial number is the series 34 mark.
It is a very nice rifle and I am looking forward to shooting it.
Regards
Peter.