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Japanese Arisaka Infantry Rifle, Type 99
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| Accession #: | 1408.1 |
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| Title: | Japanese Arisaka Infantry Rifle, Type 99 |
| Object Type: | Rifle |
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| Physical Description: | Japanese World War II era Arisaka bolt action infantry rifle, with cotton shoulder strap. |
| Description: | In October of 1949, when Charles Adams donated this rifle to the historical society, he attested that this Japanese rifle was "captured during the early days of the invasion of Iwo Jima. The landing was made by the Marines on the morning of February 19, 1945 and the rifle was captured during the few following days." |
| Category: | History |
| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
World War II (Military & Warfare->War), Firearms (Tools & Equipment)
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| Dimensions: |
length 44"
caliber 7.7 x 58 mm
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| Materials/Techniques: |
metal; wood; cotton (Material)
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| Marks/Inscription: |
PUWS
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| Credit Line: | Gift of Charles Adams, 1949 |
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