In order to participate in the GunBroker Member forums, you must be logged in with your GunBroker.com account. Click the sign-in button at the top right of the forums page to get connected.

Painted Arisaka Stocks?

GHSGHS Member Posts: 67 ✭✭
edited July 2014 in Ask the Experts
I recently received a Arisaka Type 99 that has a painted stock. Was this ever done originally? It is a dark reddish brown color and it isn't on any of the metal - including the stock bolt. The paint appears to have been on there a long time.

Thanks!
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • p3skykingp3skyking Member Posts: 23,916 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Yeah, it's original. It's called orche or something like that. Poisonous to breath the dust or making it, can't remember which, but not harmful if you leave it alone.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • 45er45er Member Posts: 245 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Urushi is the name of this durable finish. Not a paint, near like a laquer, hard to obtain in the U.S., very hard to duplicate, so do not sand/strip, which will reduce original value anyhow.
    And yes, nasty stuff in liquid or dust state.

    45er
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • FatstratFatstrat Member Posts: 9,147
    edited November -1
    Would need to see pics to evaluate what you have.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • GHSGHS Member Posts: 67 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks for your replies. This is not Urushi, definitely a paint. I have seen a similar finish on SKS's. I guess my question is still was this ever done at the factory? "Bubba" is always an option, but this is as clean as it gets. Not a bit on any metal part. I have never known Bubba to be so neat.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • FatstratFatstrat Member Posts: 9,147
    edited November -1
    I think the Japanese Navy painted some rifles. Why I don't know. But it seems like I've seen some painted black.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • rufe-snowrufe-snow Member Posts: 18,650 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Fatstrat
    I think the Japanese Navy painted some rifles. Why I don't know. But it seems like I've seen some painted black.



    Had one. Cast iron receiver, no rifling in barrel. Training rifle, only for blanks.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Sign In or Register to comment.