Rifle
Unknown, Japanese, Japanese
1939-1943
Wood, steel, and leather
Overall: 43 7/8 in. (111.5 cm)
Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth: Gift of the Estate of Corey Ford, Class of 1921H
169.75.21379
Geography
Place Made: Japan, East Asia, Asia
Period
20th century
Object Name
Armament
Research Area
Asia
Not on view
Inscriptions
Serial number 38078. On top of barrel is Chrysanthemum mark and Japanese characters for "Type 99". Markings on side of barrel indicate gun was manufactured at the Kokura arsenal.
Provenance
Collected by Corey Ford (1902-1969); given to the present collection by the Estate of Corey Ford, 1969.
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