Need help identifying these WWII rifles - Part I - Japanese, Type 99, Arisaka?

Hello.

This morning, a new friend asked me to check out the rifles his father had brought back from WWII.



Would anyone be able to offer their insight to what they see?



I believe they have both have had the stocks either replaced or made to suit hunting or target shooting.



One rifle is a German K98 (Please see posting Part II - German K98?) and the other is a Japanese Type 99, Arisaka?

I had to break the posting up into two parts, as the maximum number of pictures to upload is 10.



Specifically, he is looking for:

1) Identification of caliber

2) Value

3) Desirability for a collector.

4) Anything special or distinct about these relics?

5) Their application (Sniper, general use, home guard, etc.)



I am attempting to attach pictures to help with identification.



Japanese Type 99 Arisaka? (Please see attached pictures DSC00309-DSC00317):

All numbers appear to match.

I did communicate that the chrysanthemum was defaced on purpose, before surrender, so the soldier would retain honor to the empire of Japan.

And that it is harder to find one that was not defaced (someone please correct me if I'm off here).

The sights and stock appear to have been replaced with American parts.



Thanks for any information anyone offers.



Sincerely,

Dean

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Need help identifying these WWII rifles - Part I - Japanese, Type 99, Arisaka?