Nkomo Posted July 8, 2013 Share #1 Posted July 8, 2013 I also collect Korean War bringbacks. I have several of the North Korean flags, some shoulder boards, South Korean flags, etc. However, this has to be my favorite Korean War bringback I've ever found. To clarify, this gun technically belongs to my dad, but I have it displayed in my own "war room". This is a Japanese 7.7 rifle used by the North Koreans, captured by an American, and then decorated by a South Korean for him to bring home as a war trophy. As you can tell, the stock has a hard black lacquer applied (sometimes called "Japaned") and has mother of pearl inlays on the stock. * gun not for sale* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share #2 Posted July 8, 2013 Close up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted July 8, 2013 Close up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted July 8, 2013 Close up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted July 8, 2013 Close up of Japanese mum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLegGI Posted July 8, 2013 Share #6 Posted July 8, 2013 Beautiful bring back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted July 8, 2013 Thanks, Brent. One of the most unique guns I have seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timberwolf Posted July 8, 2013 Share #8 Posted July 8, 2013 Interesting firearm! How did your dad come to own this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted July 8, 2013 As far as I know, it came from a gun show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy Posted July 8, 2013 Share #10 Posted July 8, 2013 Very nice Japanese Type 99 (7,7 mm x 58) rifle. Thanks for sharing.Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted July 8, 2013 Very nice Japanese Type 99 (7,7 mm x 58) rifle. Thanks for sharing.Tom Thanks for the compliment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReverendJake Posted July 8, 2013 Share #12 Posted July 8, 2013 What a gem. Your collection never fails to impress me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOLO Posted July 8, 2013 Share #13 Posted July 8, 2013 thats a very unique war trophy, used in two wars, probably used in China during WWII then reused again in Korea a very cool combat used piece, you dont see many like this with the customized artwork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted July 8, 2013 Share #14 Posted July 8, 2013 What a great bring back, this is one of the best I've seen.....GOOD STUFF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badash5946 Posted July 8, 2013 Share #15 Posted July 8, 2013 Korean War bringbacks are really hard to find. That rifle is gorgeous! And that's coming from a guy who likes his weapons "as found". Having been stationed there in the early 70's, it is so typical of what local artesans would do. I've got a couple of 91/30's, and a Tok, can't seem to find a flag since I sold mine at a time before I was interested in KW items. I'd love to see more of your KW collection posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share #16 Posted July 9, 2013 Thanks for all the compliments, fellers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave peifer Posted July 9, 2013 Share #17 Posted July 9, 2013 no doubt.....the best korean war bringback weapon i have ever seem..............dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norwegian blue Posted July 9, 2013 Share #18 Posted July 9, 2013 thank you for showing this amazing trophy. I'm also very keen on seeing your other KW bringbacks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave nh Posted July 10, 2013 Share #19 Posted July 10, 2013 Ive collected Japanese rifles and gear for a long time and never have seen something like this .Its a great rifle if you are on gun boards should post it in the Japanese section they will like it. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share #20 Posted July 10, 2013 Thanks for the comments and compliments. Glad to see so many people like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted February 6, 2019 Share #21 Posted February 6, 2019 greetings; I have a rifle like this that I think was done by the same craftsman. the one I have was sprorterized prior to the black laquer and silver and pearl work. it is also one of the rifles converted to 30.06 by the u.s. govt. for the s. Korean army. if I can figure out how to post a picture I will this week end. randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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