My understanding is that the emblem was ground off surrendered weapons at the end of WW2, likely by order of Gen McArthur. The royal chrysanthemum was the symbol of the Imperial Family, and was...
Liked On: 29-10-2016, 08:30 AM
Recent pick-up, some historical firearms. Japanese Type 99 Arisaka Rifles from WW2: #1. Series 1 Type 99, 7.7x58mm, made by the Nagoya Arsenal in Aichi. This one has the royal chrysanthemum...
Liked On: 29-10-2016, 08:16 AM
How dare you post your '666'th on my thread :D Update: Tossed out my old cases and started over. The cases now chamber but are 'catching' and the bolt is stiff to close. Brass case length within...
Liked On: 28-10-2016, 06:49 PM
How dare you post your '666'th on my thread :D Update: Tossed out my old cases and started over. The cases now chamber but are 'catching' and the bolt is stiff to close. Brass case length within...
Liked On: 27-10-2016, 08:31 PM
Recent pick-up, some historical firearms. Japanese Type 99 Arisaka Rifles from WW2: #1. Series 1 Type 99, 7.7x58mm, made by the Nagoya Arsenal in Aichi. This one has the royal chrysanthemum...
Liked On: 27-10-2016, 01:46 PM
Indeed I have, I'm a big fan of the MAC. They make some great content. I'm glad you find them interesting, they're not talked about too often.
Liked On: 27-10-2016, 11:49 AM
Recent pick-up, some historical firearms. Japanese Type 99 Arisaka Rifles from WW2: #1. Series 1 Type 99, 7.7x58mm, made by the Nagoya Arsenal in Aichi. This one has the royal chrysanthemum...
Liked On: 27-10-2016, 10:22 AM
Completed! Took a long time, but this rifle turned out well. 10 coats of Tru Oil over 10 days, buffed between coats with 0000 steel wool. I cold blued the action, barrel and trigger guard, and...
Liked On: 16-07-2016, 09:41 PM
Completed! Took a long time, but this rifle turned out well. 10 coats of Tru Oil over 10 days, buffed between coats with 0000 steel wool. I cold blued the action, barrel and trigger guard, and...
Liked On: 13-07-2016, 04:29 PM
Wohoo! Good to see it's gone to a good home. It's looking great :) ~Apocalypticaman
Liked On: 02-03-2016, 08:31 AM