Original WWII Japanese Type 99 Arisaka Rifle Rubberized Canvas Jungle Sling Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage although barrels could be ordered

although barrels could be ordered in intervals of two inches up to 32 inches

Ferdinand Kallenbach was a well known hat maker in Luckenwalde

This example features the iconic "Buckhorn" rear sight with a standard blade front sight

and have just a few of these available

The rifle is fitted with a thinner springfield style sling

Original WWII Japanese Type 99 Arisaka Rifle Rubberized Canvas Jungle Sling Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage although barrels could be orderedOriginal Item: Only One Available. WWII Japanese Sling for the Japanese Type 99 Arisaka Service Rifle. The Japanese began looking for a solution for the deterioration of their leather equipment used by their soldiers in the Tropics. The Japanese developed Rubberized equipment, which was to replace the earlier leather gear which would rot away in the jungles of the Pacific. In addition, these rubber coated canvas items would also assist the Japanese