Type 99 sniper rifle
Type 99 sniper rifle | |
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CG picture of Type 99 sniper rifle | |
Type | Sniper rifle |
Place of origin | Empire of Japan |
Specifications | |
Cartridge | 7.7×58mm Arisaka |
Action | Bolt action |
Effective firing range | 1,700 m (1,900 yd) with telescopic sight |
Feed system | 5-round internal box magazine, stripper clip loaded |
The Type 99 sniper rifle (九九式狙撃銃, Kyūkyū-shiki sogeki-jū) was a Japanese sniper rifle used during the Second World War. It was a sniper version of the Type 99 rifle, chambered in the 7.7×58mm round. There were a few variations of the Type 99 sniper rifle, some with the straight bolt and the scope mounted on the left side of the receiver which allowed use of stripper clips. Another variation was one with a bent bolt and the scope above the receiver which required the sniper to load the rounds one at a time.[1] The shorter barrel, combined with the larger caliber round made concealment more difficult than the Type 97 rifle that preceded it, considering the louder muzzle blast and flash caused by the increased powder capacity.
References
- ^ "Modern Firearms - Arisaka Type 38 and Type 99 rifle". Archived from the original on 2010-08-19. Retrieved 2012-07-02.
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