[mamitchell19]

I recently aquired a type 99 Nagoya series 7 serial number 635 with a rope hole, two nail butt plate last ditch style stock. I suspect stock is not original for this series rifle. Any thoughts? Thanks.

 

[BradB]

Your suspicions are correct. 475K-ish rifles too early. Are you POSITIVE it is not a rare 12th series? You could likely sell the stock for more than you paid for the rifle if it is a 7th.

 

[mamitchell19]

I took pics of serial prefix symbol and arsenal marks on barrel. I am not sure what symbol means after Nagoya arsenal mark. Stock has rough wood tool marks but more of blonde color finish and not near as dark in barrel pictures. I am not sure if it is original, may be refinished based on finish gloss and blonde color. I dont have a stock pic with me today...

 

[BradB]

Definitely a 7th. It would have a full length stock and handguard at this point in production, metal buttplate, two screw rear sling swivel. Adjustable rear sight.

 

[mamitchell19]

Thanks for clarification. I may leave stock in place it adds a bit of character to gun. My cost would be easy to recover at $30 for rifle. I have good luck with the local gun shop keeping me in mind on miltary weapons that he does not want to deal with normally. Great shooting gun, glad to have it in the collection. I plan to add more.

 

[rickyt]

I could sure use a stock like that. Believe it or not, I happen to have a rope hole rifle that had the stock sporterized. If you would let it go I'd appreciate it greatly!

 

[03man]

Probably half a dozen of us would ditto what rickyt said!

You may have a pretty scarce early 7th series set of metal, post a picture if you can, include the rear sight from the top.

 

[BIG ED]

Is the rest of the rifle matching? Can you show some overall pictures of it?

 

[jsz]

You may have a pretty scarce early 7th series set of metal, post a picture if you can, include the rear sight from the top.[/QUOTE]
Wishful, it would be nice.