Prototype 7.7mm Arisaka Type 99 Carbine
This video showcases a rare prototype 7.7mm Arisaka Type 99 Carbine developed by the Nagoya Arsenal. It highlights several novel features designed for recoil reduction and improved functionality, including a spring-loaded buttplate, a unique muzzle brake, a new aperture rear sight, a threaded cleaning rod, and a recoil bolt in the stock. These experimental carbines were tested in 1939, with elements influencing the final production Type 99 adopted later that year. The video provides a detailed look at this historically significant firearm.














