Converted Japanese Type 99

[Richard Simmons]

Seems like the Japanese WWII machine guns are generally less desirable than most and usually cheaper though "cheap" in this instance is a relative term. I always figured it was due to design and or caliber as well as ammo availability. Recently I ran across a Type 99 converted to 7.62x39 for $14,000 which didn't seem all that bad a price then was looking a various YouTube videos like the one below.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=O_9UC02bkGI


I'm sure an converted firearm would kill it's collector value but it would have to make it far easier and cheaper to shoot.

[Schuetzenman]

When it comes to transferable full autos not much hurts value except condition is my observation.

[Helen Keller]

chinese converted is still part of history, can usually go back to 7.7 if you want to blow more $$$.