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The Japanese Type 99 Rifle

Destined to bring out the best or the worst in a Soldier, combat also forged reputations for the battle rifles they used. Some were deserved, some were not.

Classic Guns: Japanese Type 99 Arisaka Rifle

The Japanese Type 99 Arisaka earned a negative reputation during WWII, though much of the negative opinion surrounding the rifle is undeserved.

Classic Guns: Imperial Japan’s M1 Garand

John C. Garand’s combat masterpiece M1 Garand semi-automatic rifle was so effective in the Pacific theater, the Japanese attempted to make their own version.

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