Original Japan WWII Imperial Japanese Type 96 / 99 Machine Gun 2.5 x 13 Optical Scope by Tokyo Arsenal German Field Gear - Evaluate how long personnel

- Evaluate how long personnel can work without exceeding established exposure limits

It was trialled with the British Army in 1944-1945 as replacement for the Sten but it did not start to replace the Sten until 1953

The liner is complete with felt crown pad

downward scallops to the front

This blade is still factory-bright

Original Japan WWII Imperial Japanese Type 96 / 99 Machine Gun 2.5 x 13 Optical Scope by Tokyo Arsenal German Field Gear - Evaluate how long personnelOriginal Item: Only One Available. Prior to the Type 99's development, the Japanese Army was using the Type 96 light machine gun, an improvement over the previous Type 11 light machine gun. The Type 96 had been introduced into combat service in 1936, and quickly proved to be a versatile weapon to provide covering fire for advancing infantry. Both the earlier Type 11 and current Type 96 light machine guns used the same 6. 5x50mmSR Arisaka cartridges as