Original Imperial Japanese WWII Japanese Army Type 96/99 Light Machine Gun Magazine Pouch with Late War Rubberized Canvas Lid & Reinforcements

Item DescriptionOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful magazine pouch for the Imperial Japanese Type 96/99 Light Machine Gun. This is a great late war example with rubberized canvas used instead of leather. The pouch is in very good condition with solid evidence of having been field used. The canvas is stained and the rubberized canvas now very stiff, but overall it is still presented without any extensive damage.The Type 96 light machine gun was a light machine gun used by the Imperial Japanese Army in the interwar period and in World War II. It was first introduced in 1936, and fires the 6.5x50mm Arisaka from 30-round top-mounted magazines. A combination of unimpressive ballistic performance and a lack of reliability caused the Imperial Japanese Army to try to replace the Type 96 with the Type 99 light machine gun, though both saw major usage until the end of the war.Upon inspection, we noticed that the magazine pouch displays several visible signs of wear and tear, including staining, fabric pulls, stitching loss, and tearing. However, we are pleased to report that the canvas component of the pouch remains sturdy and intact.Overall, it is in good condition and would make a useful addition to your collection.Shipping RestrictionsThis product is available for international shipping.Payment OptionsEligible for all payments - Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX, Paypal & Sezzle