Original Japan WWII Imperial Japanese Type 96 / 99 Machine Gun 2.5 x 13 Optical Scope by Toko with Rare Carry Case Japanese Ordnance The upper rear of the

The upper rear of the frame is marked on the left side with the correct CROWN / AF marking

and shows signs on the reverse of having been worn on the jacket

This example is offered in good condition complete with fuse

and it did not carry the stigma of a sentence of Gefängnis or Zuchthaus

The rigid red felt inner lining is mostly intact

Original Japan WWII Imperial Japanese Type 96 / 99 Machine Gun 2.5 x 13 Optical Scope by Toko with Rare Carry Case Japanese Ordnance The upper rear of theOriginal 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