Sporterized and described as a parts gun: the seller is clear about what this Japanese Type 99 is. It is a used rifle in 7.7x58mm Arisaka with a 22 inch barrel and a black and blued finish. The capacity is listed as 6+1 or 5+1, depending on the magazine.

A parts gun is useful to a person who owns another Type 99 and needs spare pieces, or to someone who wants a cheap base for a project. It is not for the buyer who wants a clean original. Many owners shoot such a rifle a few times a year and enjoy it more for being used than for sitting in a case.

The Type 99 uses a strong Mauser-style action and was the later Japanese service rifle. Its 7.7mm cartridge is powerful, but ammunition is available only from specialty makers, so plan ahead before you buy a rifle that you wish to shoot.

The price is low, which suits what the rifle is. It is sold as described. It ships to a licensed dealer you choose, and the background check takes place there.