[milprileb]

I just saw a thread on a closed out sale (another board) which indicated a monopod
for the Type 99, Arisaka sold for $245.

My question is : Is the monopod really that scarce that it demands such a high price?

I know most Type 99 don't have them (for whatever reasons WWII, bubba etc etc) but
with most not having it, I don't seem to see the market value of rifles suffer that much
if they no longer have their monopod.

Thank you for your comments.

 

[gremlin1945]

I just bought an original one from SNZ for (gulp) $209 shipped.It's supposed to be from a Borneo captured T-99.It's going on my
mummed 37 series TJK which has the mono band already and a/c sights.I've seen the repros for sale for as little as $30.I guess I like original.
For $245 you can buy a decent complete M/M mumless rifle.

 

[milprileb]

Thank you for the feedback. I was unaware of the market value but certainly
collectors demand and pay that amount so it is what it is.

I have a legit Guadalcanal bring back, all matching, mum and remnants of leather sling still on it.
Its airplane sights and monopod are intact. Sadly, the old vet never did anything to the bore and
the last IJA troop who shot that rifle put corrosive ammo down that bore and its a lunar landscape
today. Bore is Toast & Ruined. However, its all there , has history and on the wall. Its monopod stays regardless
of value.

 

[gremlin1945]

Thank you for the feedback. I was unaware of the market value but certainly
collectors demand and pay that amount so it is what it is.

I have a legit Guadalcanal bring back, all matching, mum and remnants of leather sling still on it.
Its airplane sights and monopod are intact. Sadly, the old vet never did anything to the bore and
the last IJA troop who shot that rifle put corrosive ammo down that bore and its a lunar landscape
today. Bore is Toast & Ruined. However, its all there , has history and on the wall. Its monopod stays regardless
of value.

Can you put up some pics?Luckily mine has a chrome lined bore and is pretty mint.I'll be taking out abox of PRVI to put though
soon.

 

[milprileb]

http://s1141.photobucket.com/albums/n598/harrymorgan/Gunboards 2012/

The above is my purchase last week off the boards from the sellers advertisement on our Trader site.
The weapon is mismatched but has a pristine bore.
I will try to photo the bring back and post those photos.

 

[CW]

Are you sure about the bore? If it's an early T99, it should be chrome lined. Maybe it just needs a real thorough cleaning? I remember when monopods were about $75 - $100. Doesn't seem all that long ago. Maybe 10 years or less?

 

[milprileb]

CW: my bring back Type 99 has a bore that is just ruined. There is no trace it was chrome lined. Its been cleaned thoroughly and its been neglected to a rough state that would shred a bullets jacket if a round was fired through it.

 

[03man]

I believe most pods sell in the $150 range; $245 is unusual. Some folks just can't wait, and get into a bidding war.

Not all rifles had pods of course, but one that should have a pod will reflect the value of the pod itself in a higher rifle price, IMO.

 

[david cunningham]

have you thought of relining the barrel they have a ceramic lining system that is sposta work well.

 

[milprileb]

David: that bore looks like a road in Afghanistan... ain't enough TLC in the world gonna fix either!

 

[gremlin1945]

I believe most pods sell in the $150 range; $245 is unusual. Some folks just can't wait, and get into a bidding war.

Not all rifles had pods of course, but one that should have a pod will reflect the value of the pod itself in a higher rifle price, IMO.

Value wise I'd think you're talking about original mono's not repo's,correct?

 

[03man]

Value wise I'd think you're talking about original mono's not repo's,correct?

Of course, a repro is $30.

 

[arisakadogs]

My Saipan bringback battle damaged 31st series has an ate up chrome bore as well. Not as likely to get that way but it can happen
The pod for that 37th mentioned above should have an inspection mark on the pod spring like I showed on another thread.