2nd series TJK Concentric Circle
One of the most rare variants of Concentric Circle Type 99's are the 2nd series TJK rifles. While the other CC Type 99's lack series markings, this group made by TJK actually are marked with a series 2 kana, which was also used by Nagoya for one of their earlier production runs. Why this series marking was also used with these CC rifles is unknown.
Only around some 600 examples are thought to have been made, but this based only on surviving serial numbers, so it's difficult to say for sure. Overall these rifles will follow the pattern of other early Type 99's, with monopods, AA sights, long cleaning rods, and other such features.
On this example is should be noted both the stock and barrel feature what is thought to be a "Second class" marking in the form of two lines in a circle. This is found on many CC rifles and this thought to denote that these rifles were made using parts not up to standard Type 99 production. However, many collectors have examined these CC rifles and found the quality is basically the same as any other early production rifle, so it's true meaning may not be known.
Only around some 600 examples are thought to have been made, but this based only on surviving serial numbers, so it's difficult to say for sure. Overall these rifles will follow the pattern of other early Type 99's, with monopods, AA sights, long cleaning rods, and other such features.
On this example is should be noted both the stock and barrel feature what is thought to be a "Second class" marking in the form of two lines in a circle. This is found on many CC rifles and this thought to denote that these rifles were made using parts not up to standard Type 99 production. However, many collectors have examined these CC rifles and found the quality is basically the same as any other early production rifle, so it's true meaning may not be known.